Rice Reservoir Dam
Rice Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Fulton County, New York, built in 1882. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rice Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Rice 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 Tr-mayfield Creek near Riceville.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 475 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 394 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1882, the structure is over a century 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/20/2023.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Riceville |
| River/Stream | Tr-mayfield Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.09528, -74.33500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 475 ft |
| Year Completed | 1882 (144 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 394 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 394 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 274 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | GLOVERSVILLE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00148 |
| Federal ID | NY00148 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |