Utica Reservoir #5 Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyOneida
Nearest CityUtica
River/StreamBALLOU CREEK OFFSTREAM
Coordinates43.07704, -75.22848

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length2,640 ft
Year Completed1896 (130 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage576 acre-ft
Max Storage576 acre-ft
Normal Storage576 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerMOHAWK VALLEY WATER AUTHORITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection09/22/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00199
Federal IDNY00199
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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