Elmcrest Childrens Center Dam
Elmcrest Childrens Center Dam is an earth dam located in Onondaga County, New York, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Elmcrest Childrens Center Dam
The primary purpose of Elmcrest Childrens Center Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Elmcrest Childrens Center (private). It impounds the Tr-butternut Creek near Apulia Station.
The dam stands 23 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 07/19/1994. That was over 31 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Onondaga |
| Nearest City | Apulia Station |
| River/Stream | Tr-butternut Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.81333, -76.04306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 276 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ELMCREST CHILDRENS CENTER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/19/1994 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY11751 |
| Federal ID | NY11751 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |