Bainbridge Reservoir Dam
Bainbridge Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Chenango County, New York, built in 1925. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bainbridge Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Bainbridge 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 Francis Cowen (private). It impounds the Yaleville Creek near Bainbridge.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 72 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1925, the structure is over a century 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/24/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Chenango |
| Nearest City | Bainbridge |
| River/Stream | Yaleville Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.34583, -75.48917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | FRANCIS COWEN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00998 |
| Federal ID | NY00998 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |