Caryl Lake Dam
Caryl Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Otsego County, New York, built in 1917. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Caryl Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Caryl Lake 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 Worcester Water Works (local government). It impounds the Tr-schenevus Creek near Tuscan.
The dam stands 9 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet. Completed in 1917, the structure is over a century 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 10/28/1971. That was over 54 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Otsego |
| Nearest City | Tuscan |
| River/Stream | Tr-schenevus Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.59861, -74.76667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Year Completed | 1917 (109 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | WORCESTER WATER WORKS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/1971 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY12541 |
| Federal ID | NY12541 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |