Balsam Swamp Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| County | Chenango |
| Nearest City | Mcdonough |
| River/Stream | BALSAM CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.54611, -75.76139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 355 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,416 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,416 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 786 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 121 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 449 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NYS DEC DIVISION OF LANDS & FORESTS |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |