Jackson Summit Reservoir Dam
Jackson Summit Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Fulton County, New York, built in 1934. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Jackson Summit Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Jackson Summit 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 Jackson Creek near Jackson Summit.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 1,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 90 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,550 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1934, 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 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 03/27/2025.
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 | Jackson Summit |
| River/Stream | Jackson Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.13972, -74.28472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,550 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,550 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,079 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 90 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,385 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | GLOVERSVILLE BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00153 |
| Federal ID | NY00153 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |