Charles D Gibson Dam
Charles D Gibson Dam is an earth dam located in Columbia County, New York, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Charles D Gibson Dam
The primary purpose of Charles D Gibson Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert Mcgraw (private). It impounds the Tr-agawamuck Creek near Philmont.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 153 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/04/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Columbia |
| Nearest City | Philmont |
| River/Stream | Tr-agawamuck Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.21778, -73.62194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 128 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Robert McGraw |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01312 |
| Federal ID | NY01312 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |