Rome City Dam
Rome City Dam is a concrete dam located in Lewis County, New York, built in 1958. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Rome City Dam
The primary purpose of Rome City 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 Rome (local government). It impounds the Fish Creek near Point Rock.
The dam stands 85 feet tall and stretches 515 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 210 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 8,625 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 93 square miles. Completed in 1958, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 10/25/2024.
At 85 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Lewis |
| Nearest City | Point Rock |
| River/Stream | Fish Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.43861, -75.59000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Length | 515 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,625 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,625 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,345 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 210 acres |
| Drainage Area | 93 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF ROME |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00558 |
| Federal ID | NY00558 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |