Oneida #8 Pond Dam #3
Oneida #8 Pond Dam #3 is an earth dam located in Oneida County, New York, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Oneida #8 Pond Dam #3
Oneida #8 Pond Dam #3 is a dam in Oneida, New York. The dam is owned by Nys Dec Division Of Lands & Forests (state). It impounds the Tr-beaver Creek near Hobin Corners.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 67 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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. 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 10/24/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Oneida |
| Nearest City | Hobin Corners |
| River/Stream | Tr-beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.90833, -75.31500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 67 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 197 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | NYS DEC DIVISION OF LANDS & FORESTS |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00365 |
| Federal ID | NY00365 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |