John Orth Dam is an earth dam located in Madison County, New York, built in 1976. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 275 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About John Orth Dam
The primary purpose of John Orth Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by John Orth (private). It impounds the Tr-eaton Brook near Pierceville.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 50 years old.
The most recent inspection on record was 06/06/1980. That was over 46 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Pierceville |
| River/Stream | Tr-eaton Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.86611, -75.64194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 59 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | John Orth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY12121 |
| Federal ID | NY12121 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |