Tannersville Reservoir #3 Dam

Tannersville Reservoir #3 Dam is an earth dam located in Greene County, New York, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About Tannersville Reservoir #3 Dam

The primary purpose of Tannersville Reservoir #3 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 Tannersville (local government). It impounds the Tr-allen Brook near Tannersville.

The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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 05/20/2024.

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Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew York
CountyGreene
Nearest CityTannersville
River/StreamTr-allen Brook
Coordinates42.21056, -74.15861

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage51 acre-ft
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge400 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerVILLAGE OF TANNERSVILLE
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/20/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY01521
Federal IDNY01521
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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