Central Bridge Reservoir Dam
Central Bridge Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Schoharie County, New York, built in 1880. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Central Bridge Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Central Bridge 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 Central Bridge Water District (public utility). It impounds the Tr-cobleskill Creek near Central Bridge.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 9 acre-feet. Completed in 1880, 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 08/16/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Schoharie |
| Nearest City | Central Bridge |
| River/Stream | Tr-cobleskill Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.71083, -74.36083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1880 (146 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CENTRAL BRIDGE WATER DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY12879 |
| Federal ID | NY12879 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |