Marcy Reservoir Dam
Marcy Reservoir Dam is a concrete dam located in Oneida County, New York, built in 1919. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Marcy Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Marcy 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 Nys Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision - Faciltiies Planning (state). It impounds the Crane Creek near Careys Corners.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 564 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 255 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. 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 10/29/1996. That was over 29 years ago.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Oneida |
| Nearest City | Careys Corners |
| River/Stream | Crane Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.16833, -75.29000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 564 ft |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 255 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision - Faciltiies Planning |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/29/1996 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00190 |
| Federal ID | NY00190 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |