Larrabee Dam

Larrabee Dam is an earth dam located in Fulton County, New York, built in 1985. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

About Larrabee Dam

The primary purpose of Larrabee 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 City Of Johnstown Water Board (local government). It impounds the Beaver Dam Creek.

The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,950 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 405 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 years 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 06/14/1999. That was over 26 years ago.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew York
CountyFulton
Nearest CityNone
River/StreamBeaver Dam Creek
Coordinates43.06667, -74.47917

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length1,950 ft
Year Completed1985 (41 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage405 acre-ft
Max Storage405 acre-ft
Normal Storage145 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge1,200 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF JOHNSTOWN WATER BOARD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/14/1999
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNY01581
Federal IDNY01581
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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