Oriskany Falls Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew York
CountyMadison
Nearest CityOriskany
River/StreamTR-ORISKANY CREEK
Coordinates42.92111, -75.47972

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeButtress
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length95 ft
Year Completed1917 (109 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1 acre-ft
Max Storage1 acre-ft
Normal Storage1 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerVILLAGE OF ORISKANY FALLS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/24/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY12273
Federal IDNY12273
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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