Port Creek Reservoir Dam
Port Creek Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Fulton County, New York, built in 1930. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Port Creek Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Port Creek 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 Gloversville Board Of Water Commissioners (local government). It impounds the Rice Reservoir Inlet near Riceville.
The dam stands 56 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 331 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 03/27/2025.
At 56 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New York dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Riceville |
| River/Stream | Rice Reservoir Inlet |
| Coordinates | 43.08750, -74.35361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Height | 56 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 331 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 331 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 295 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 760 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | GLOVERSVILLE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00147 |
| Federal ID | NY00147 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |