Naylor Dam

Naylor Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, New York, built in 1974. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Naylor Dam

The primary purpose of Naylor Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jennifer Caloia - Christopher Klein (private). It impounds the Tr-chittenango Creek near Nelson.

The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 34 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/16/2022.

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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew York
CountyMadison
Nearest CityNelson
River/StreamTr-chittenango Creek
Coordinates42.92694, -75.74250

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length700 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage34 acre-ft
Max Storage34 acre-ft
Normal Storage18 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge131 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerJENNIFER CALOIA - CHRISTOPHER KLEIN
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/16/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY12119
Federal IDNY12119
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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