Big Drumlin Pond Dam
Big Drumlin Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Oneida County, New York, built in 1911. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Big Drumlin Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Big Drumlin Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jose Trasancos (private). It impounds the Drumlin Brook near Barneveld.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 235 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet. Completed in 1911, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/18/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Oneida |
| Nearest City | Barneveld |
| River/Stream | Drumlin Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.28083, -75.19556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 235 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Max Discharge | 48 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jose Trasancos |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00194 |
| Federal ID | NY00194 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |