Onondaga Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyOnondaga
Nearest CityOnondaga Nation
River/StreamONONDAGA CREEK
Coordinates42.93111, -76.17528

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height67 ft
Dam Height67 ft
Dam Length2,050 ft
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage48,400 acre-ft
Max Storage48,400 acre-ft
Surface Area2,500 acres
Drainage Area68 sq mi
Max Discharge82,350 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerNYS DEC DIVISION OF WATER
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection10/23/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00794
Federal IDNY00794
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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