Sidney Reservoir #5 Dam
Sidney Reservoir #5 Dam is an earth dam located in Delaware County, New York, built in 1936. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Sidney Reservoir #5 Dam
The primary purpose of Sidney Reservoir #5 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 Village Of Sidney (local government). It impounds the Collar Brook near Sidney.
The dam stands 77 feet tall and stretches 225 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 163 acre-feet. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 01/07/2021.
At 77 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Delaware |
| Nearest City | Sidney |
| River/Stream | Collar Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.30194, -75.35556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 77 ft |
| Dam Height | 77 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 163 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF SIDNEY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/07/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01086 |
| Federal ID | NY01086 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |