Lower Reservoir Dam
Lower Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Otsego County, New York. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lower Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Lower Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Oneonta (local government). It impounds the Oneonta Creek near Oneonta.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet.
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 01/10/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Otsego |
| Nearest City | Oneonta |
| River/Stream | Oneonta Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.47917, -75.04806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF ONEONTA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01613 |
| Federal ID | NY01613 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |