Canajoharie Reservoir Dam
Canajoharie Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Fulton County, New York, built in 1948. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Canajoharie Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Canajoharie 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 Canajoharie (local government). It impounds the Sprite Creek near Ephratah.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 415 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 322 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/20/2023.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Ephratah |
| River/Stream | Sprite Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.01083, -74.51778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 415 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 322 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 322 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 286 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 75 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF CANAJOHARIE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00214 |
| Federal ID | NY00214 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |