New Berlin Dam is an earth dam located in Chenango County, New York. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 250 ft long, taller than 55% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 New Berlin Dam
The primary purpose of New Berlin Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village of New Berlin (local government). It impounds the Tr-unadilla River near V New Berlin.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 20 acre-feet.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 10/18/2018.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Chenango |
| Nearest City | V New Berlin |
| River/Stream | Tr-unadilla River |
| Coordinates | 42.62528, -75.35806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Village of New Berlin |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY14454 |
| Federal ID | NY14454 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |