Pulaski Dam
Pulaski Dam is a concrete dam located in Oswego County, New York, built in 1918. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Pulaski Dam
The primary purpose of Pulaski Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Pulaski (local government). It impounds the Spring Brook near Pulaski.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 54 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1918, the structure is over a century 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 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 02/21/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Oswego |
| Nearest City | Pulaski |
| River/Stream | Spring Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.56583, -76.11333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1918 (108 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 255 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF PULASKI |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/21/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00428 |
| Federal ID | NY00428 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |