Allen Lake Dam
Allen Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Otsego County, New York, built in 1940. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Allen Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Allen Lake 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 Richfield Springs Corporation (private). It impounds the Tr-otsego Lake near Cooperstown.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 51 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 215 acre-feet. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 04/12/1994. That was over 31 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Otsego |
| Nearest City | Cooperstown |
| River/Stream | Tr-otsego Lake |
| Coordinates | 42.82667, -74.95000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 205 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 51 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | RICHFIELD SPRINGS CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01267 |
| Federal ID | NY01267 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |