Lake Oberon Dam
Lake Oberon Dam is an earth dam located in Onondaga County, New York, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Oberon Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Oberon Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Radisson Community Association Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-seneca River near Radisson.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 21 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 10/24/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Onondaga |
| Nearest City | Radisson |
| River/Stream | Tr-seneca River |
| Coordinates | 43.19278, -76.29361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RADISSON COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY11542 |
| Federal ID | NY11542 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |