Wilkie Reservoir Dam
Wilkie Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, New York, built in 1914. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wilkie Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Wilkie 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 City Of Glens Falls (local government). It impounds the Halfway Creek near Glens Falls.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 354 acre-feet. Completed in 1914, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/27/2023.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New York dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Glens Falls |
| River/Stream | Halfway Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.35250, -73.75583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 354 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 354 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 322 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Max Discharge | 190 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF GLENS FALLS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00232 |
| Federal ID | NY00232 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |