Fort Plain Reservoir Dam
Fort Plain Reservoir Dam is a concrete dam located in Fulton County, New York, built in 1919. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Fort Plain Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Fort Plain 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 Village Of Fort Plain (local government). It impounds the North Creek near Ephratah.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 77 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet. Completed in 1919, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 04/17/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Ephratah |
| River/Stream | North Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.02000, -74.57667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 77 ft |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF FORT PLAIN |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/17/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00175 |
| Federal ID | NY00175 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |