Old Forge Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyHerkimer
Nearest CityOld Forge
River/StreamMIDDLE BRANCH MOOSE RIVER
Coordinates43.71278, -74.96944

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length129 ft
Year Completed1905 (121 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage22,610 acre-ft
Max Storage22,610 acre-ft
Normal Storage9,002 acre-ft
Surface Area736 acres
Drainage Area55 sq mi
Max Discharge980 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerHUDSON RIVER-BLACK RIVER REGULATING DISTRICT
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/10/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00315
Federal IDNY00315
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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