Deposit Reservoir Dam
Deposit Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Broome County, New York. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Deposit Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Deposit Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Ava C. Thorin;mr & Mrs Evans;mr Frederick Williams And Mr. William Kelly (private). It impounds the Tr-west Br Delaware River near Deposit.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 91 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/13/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Broome |
| Nearest City | Deposit |
| River/Stream | Tr-west Br Delaware River |
| Coordinates | 42.08889, -75.44306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 91 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | AVA C. THORIN;MR & MRS EVANS;MR FREDERICK WILLIAMS AND MR. WILLIAM KELLY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01563 |
| Federal ID | NY01563 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |