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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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Fulton |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Beaver Dam Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.06667, -74.47917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 405 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 405 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF JOHNSTOWN WATER BOARD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/1999 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01581 |
| Federal ID | NY01581 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |