Cameron Reservoir Dam
Cameron Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Fulton County, New York, built in 1968. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cameron Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Cameron 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 Gloversville (local government). It impounds the Tr-jackson Summit Rsrvoir near Jackson Summit.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet. Completed in 1968, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 06/05/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Jackson Summit |
| River/Stream | Tr-jackson Summit Rsrvoir |
| Coordinates | 43.15806, -74.27167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF GLOVERSVILLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00522 |
| Federal ID | NY00522 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |