Otsego Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

CountyOtsego
Nearest CityCooperstown
River/StreamSUSQUEHANNA RIVER
Coordinates42.69417, -74.92139

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeButtress
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length70 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage345,320 acre-ft
Max Storage345,320 acre-ft
Normal Storage341,094 acre-ft
Surface Area4,225 acres
Drainage Area68 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerVILLAGE OF COOPERSTOWN
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/12/2011
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNY00361
Federal IDNY00361
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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