Bible Dam
Bible Dam is an earth dam located in Fulton County, New York, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bible Dam
The primary purpose of Bible Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Perth Complex Llc (private). It impounds the Heavy Kill near Perth.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a storage capacity of 15 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/03/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Perth |
| River/Stream | Heavy Kill |
| Coordinates | 43.02333, -74.19556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,110 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Perth Complex LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13040 |
| Federal ID | NY13040 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |