Woodland Reservoir Dam
Woodland Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Onondaga County, New York, built in 1894. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Woodland Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Woodland 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 Syracuse (local government). It impounds the None near Syracuse.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 4,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 398 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1894, 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 06/03/2024.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% 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 | Onondaga |
| Nearest City | Syracuse |
| River/Stream | None |
| Coordinates | 43.02667, -76.17750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1894 (132 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 398 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 398 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF SYRACUSE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00412 |
| Federal ID | NY00412 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |