Edwards Falls Dam
Edwards Falls Dam is an earth dam located in Onondaga County, New York, built in 1898. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Edwards Falls Dam
Edwards Falls Dam is a dam in Onondaga, New York. The dam is owned by Central New York Land Trust;david C. Muraco (private). It impounds the Limestone Creek near Manlius.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 46 square miles. Completed in 1898, the structure is over a century 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/18/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Onondaga |
| Nearest City | Manlius |
| River/Stream | Limestone Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.99000, -75.96000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1898 (128 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 46 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Central New York Land Trust;David C. Muraco |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01419 |
| Federal ID | NY01419 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |