Waterville Upper Storage Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Oneida County, New York, built in 1953. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 41 ft41 ft tall and 280 ft long, taller than 87% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Waterville Upper Storage Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Waterville Upper Storage 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 Waterville (local government). It impounds the Big Creek near Waterville.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 31 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/19/2020.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Oneida |
| Nearest City | Waterville |
| River/Stream | Big Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.92797, -75.33478 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 31 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Village of Waterville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/19/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00211 |
| Federal ID | NY00211 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |