Klondike Reservoir Dam
Klondike Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Herkimer County, New York, built in 1898. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Klondike Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Klondike 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-spruce Creek near Paper Mill Corners.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 217 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 136 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 963 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1898, the structure is over a century 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 09/24/1997. That was over 28 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Herkimer |
| Nearest City | Paper Mill Corners |
| River/Stream | Tr-spruce Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.23000, -74.78833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 217 ft |
| Year Completed | 1898 (128 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 963 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 963 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 796 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 136 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,070 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF LITTLE FALLS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/24/1997 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00899 |
| Federal ID | NY00899 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |