Oriskany Falls Dam
Oriskany Falls Dam is a buttress dam located in Madison County, New York, built in 1917. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Oriskany Falls Dam
The primary purpose of Oriskany Falls 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 Village Of Oriskany Falls (local government). It impounds the Tr-oriskany Creek near Oriskany.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 95 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1917, 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/24/2020.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Madison |
| Nearest City | Oriskany |
| River/Stream | Tr-oriskany Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.92111, -75.47972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 95 ft |
| Year Completed | 1917 (109 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF ORISKANY FALLS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/24/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY12273 |
| Federal ID | NY12273 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |