Richmondville Water Supply Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Schoharie County, New York, built in 1916. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 165 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 Richmondville Water Supply Dam #1
The primary purpose of Richmondville Water Supply Dam #1 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 Richmondville (local government). It impounds the Schnevus Creek near Richmondville.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 165 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 10 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1916, 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 06/22/2021.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Schoharie |
| Nearest City | Richmondville |
| River/Stream | Schnevus Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.65025, -74.61617 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 165 ft |
| Year Completed | 1916 (110 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Village of Richmondville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY12693 |
| Federal ID | NY12693 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |