Smeallie Dam
Smeallie Dam is a rockfill dam located in Montgomery County, New York, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Smeallie Dam
The primary purpose of Smeallie Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Amsterdam (local government). It impounds the North Chuctanunda Creek near Amsterdam.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 50 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3 acre-feet. 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/14/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Amsterdam |
| River/Stream | North Chuctanunda Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.94167, -74.17722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CITY OF AMSTERDAM |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/14/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13045 |
| Federal ID | NY13045 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |