Waterville Reservoir Dam #2
Waterville Reservoir Dam #2 is a masonry dam located in Oneida County, New York, built in 1917. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Waterville Reservoir Dam #2
The primary purpose of Waterville Reservoir Dam #2 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 Village Of Waterville (local government). It impounds the Tr-big Creek near Waterville.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 7 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1917, 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 09/23/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Oneida |
| Nearest City | Waterville |
| River/Stream | Tr-big Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.92878, -75.33972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1917 (109 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF WATERVILLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY12268 |
| Federal ID | NY12268 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |