Second Bisby Lake Dam
Second Bisby Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Herkimer County, New York, built in 1914. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Second Bisby Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Second Bisby Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Adirondack League Club (private). It impounds the Tr-black River near North Wilmurt.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 115 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 110 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. Completed in 1914, 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 08/31/1971. That was over 54 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Herkimer |
| Nearest City | North Wilmurt |
| River/Stream | Tr-black River |
| Coordinates | 43.58833, -74.95000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 115 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 110 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ADIRONDACK LEAGUE CLUB |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/1971 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01239 |
| Federal ID | NY01239 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |