State University College At Oswego Dam
State University College At Oswego Dam is an earth dam located in Oswego County, New York, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About State University College At Oswego Dam
State University College At Oswego Dam is a dam in Oswego, New York. The dam is owned by State University Of New York At Oswego (state). It impounds the Rice Creek near Fruit Valley.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 80 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/15/2025.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Oswego |
| Nearest City | Fruit Valley |
| River/Stream | Rice Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.43083, -76.55417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 586 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT OSWEGO |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/15/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY11403 |
| Federal ID | NY11403 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |