Lower Cornelius S Smith Dam
Lower Cornelius S Smith Dam is an earth dam located in Delaware County, New York, built in 1959. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lower Cornelius S Smith Dam
The primary purpose of Lower Cornelius S Smith Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lynn Smith (private). It impounds the Tr-ouleout Creek near East Sidney.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 9 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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 01/10/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Delaware |
| Nearest City | East Sidney |
| River/Stream | Tr-ouleout Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.31631, -75.21203 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LYNN SMITH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY17057 |
| Federal ID | NY17057 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |