Yauney Reservoir Dam
Yauney Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Fulton County, New York, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Yauney Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Yauney 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 Village Of St Johnsville (local government). It impounds the Zimmerman Creek near Lasselsville.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 740 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 82 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 470 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 11/29/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Lasselsville |
| River/Stream | Zimmerman Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.06417, -74.55806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 740 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 470 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 470 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 82 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,030 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF ST JOHNSVILLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/29/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00659 |
| Federal ID | NY00659 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |