Cork Center Storage Reservoir Dam
Cork Center Storage Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Fulton County, New York, built in 1919. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Cork Center Storage Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Cork Center Storage 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 Johnstown Water Board (local government). It impounds the Cork Center Creek near Johnstown.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 435 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 601 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1919, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/05/2024.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% 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 | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Johnstown |
| River/Stream | Cork Center Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.03667, -74.46472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 601 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 601 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 404 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,650 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF JOHNSTOWN WATER BOARD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00658 |
| Federal ID | NY00658 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |