Owasco Lake Outlet Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyCayuga
Nearest CityAuburn
River/StreamOWASCO OUTLET
Coordinates42.91972, -76.54833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length258 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage64,233 acre-ft
Max Storage64,233 acre-ft
Normal Storage17,712 acre-ft
Surface Area6,400 acres
Drainage Area207 sq mi
Max Discharge5,792 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF AUBURN
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/20/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00776
Federal IDNY00776
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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