Little Falls Dist Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Herkimer County, New York, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 550 ft long, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Little Falls Dist Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Little Falls Dist 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 Little Falls (local government). It impounds the Tr-mohawk River near Little Falls.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 108 acre-feet. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 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 05/18/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Herkimer |
| Nearest City | Little Falls |
| River/Stream | Tr-mohawk River |
| Coordinates | 43.05972, -74.86333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Little Falls |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00660 |
| Federal ID | NY00660 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |