Cornelius S Smith Dam & Dike
Cornelius S Smith Dam & Dike is an earth dam located in Delaware County, New York, built in 1959. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Cornelius S Smith Dam & Dike
The primary purpose of Cornelius S Smith Dam & Dike is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lynn Smith (private). It impounds the Tr-ouleout Creek near East Sidney.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 137 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1959, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/10/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Delaware |
| Nearest City | East Sidney |
| River/Stream | Tr-ouleout Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.31478, -75.21383 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1959 (67 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 137 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 101 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LYNN SMITH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01045 |
| Federal ID | NY01045 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |