Stamford Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountySchoharie
Nearest CityStamford
River/StreamWEST BRANCH DELAWARE RIVER
Coordinates42.44361, -74.61722

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed1893 (133 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage78 acre-ft
Max Storage78 acre-ft
Normal Storage74 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge110 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerVILLAGE OF STAMFORD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/29/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00652
Federal IDNY00652
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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