Southeast Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Monroe County, New York, built in 1972. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 1,600 ft long, taller than 50% 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 Southeast Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Southeast 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 Monroe County Water Authority (local government). It impounds the None near Cartersville.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 96 acre-feet. Completed in 1972, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/16/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | Cartersville |
| River/Stream | None |
| Coordinates | 43.05394, -77.52369 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1972 (54 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 96 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Monroe County Water Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 02/16/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00737 |
| Federal ID | NY00737 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |