Velasko Road Detention Basin Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyOnondaga
Nearest CitySyracuse
River/StreamHARBOR BROOK
Coordinates43.03639, -76.18222

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length1,360 ft
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage178 acre-ft
Max Storage178 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge1,850 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerONONDAGA COUNTY DEPT OF WATER ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/23/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00688
Federal IDNY00688
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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