Rome City Dam Dike
Rome City Dam Dike is an earth dam located in Lewis County, New York, built in 1958. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Rome City Dam Dike
The primary purpose of Rome City Dam Dike 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 City Of Rome (local government). It impounds the Fish Creek near Point Rock.
The dam stands 7 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 210 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 8,625 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 93 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/03/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Lewis |
| Nearest City | Point Rock |
| River/Stream | Fish Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.43986, -75.58736 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,625 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,625 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,345 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 210 acres |
| Drainage Area | 93 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF ROME |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY17108 |
| Federal ID | NY17108 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |