Spruce Lake Dam
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| County | Herkimer |
| Nearest City | Paper Mill Corners |
| River/Stream | SPRUCE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 43.16194, -74.84222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1897 (129 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,060 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,060 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 36 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF LITTLE FALLS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |