Montour Falls Reservoir Dam is a concrete dam located in Schuyler County, New York, built in 1899. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 31 ft31 ft tall and 178 ft long, taller than 72% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Montour Falls Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Montour Falls Reservoir Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by David Barber (private). It impounds the Johns Creek near Montour Falls.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 178 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 13 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1899, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/27/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Schuyler |
| Nearest City | Montour Falls |
| River/Stream | Johns Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.35908, -76.82617 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 178 ft |
| Year Completed | 1899 (127 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | David Barber |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01628 |
| Federal ID | NY01628 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |