Lower Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, New York, built in 1882. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 190 ft long, taller than 72% 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 Lower Reservoir Dam
Lower Reservoir Dam is a dam in Madison, New York. The dam is owned by City of Oneida (local government). It impounds the Tr-oneida Creek near Scribner Corners.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1882, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/18/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Scribner Corners |
| River/Stream | Tr-oneida Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.06000, -75.64417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1882 (144 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | City of Oneida |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01230 |
| Federal ID | NY01230 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |