East Sidney Dam

East Sidney Dam Quick Facts

Location: Delaware, New York
Coordinates: 42.330719, -75.229083
River: Ouleout Creek River
Primary Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction
Type: Gravity Earth
Commissioned: 1950
Dam Height: 130 ft (40 m)
Dam Length: 2,010 ft (613 m)
Dam Capacity: 58,350 acre-ft (71,974 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available
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East Sidney Dam Information

East Sidney Dam is a gravity earth dam located in Unadilla, Delaware, New York.

The dam, which is on the Ouleout Creek River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by CENAB and commissioned in 1950 and is currently owned by USACE – Baltimore District.

East Sidney Dam Structure

The East Sidney Dam is approximately 2,010 feet (613 m) long, 130 feet (40 m) high and has a structural volume of 463,000 cubic yards (353,989 cubic metres).

East Sidney Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 2,836 acre-ft (3,498 Ml) and maximum capacity of 58,350 acre-ft (71,974 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 210 acres (85 ha) and the total catchment area is 102 square miles (264 square kilometres).

East Sidney Dam Spillway

The dam has a 240 feet (73 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 81000 cubic feet per second (2294 cubic metres per second).

East Sidney Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
East Sidney Dam
Delaware, New York
Height (ft)
130
Length (Ft)
2,010
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
58,350
Drainage Area (sq miles)
102
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

East Sidney Dam Weather

Current Conditions at East Sidney Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 01:08
Sunrise 07:15
Sunset 18:17
Temperature (°F) 38
Feels Like (°F) 36
Cloud Coverage (%) 85
Pressure (inHg) 1013
Humidity (%) 95
Wind Speed (mph) 4
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for East Sidney Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 34 43 34 1020 89 12 25 NW 100 - light snow
Thu 30 53 46 1026 51 11 14 NNW 0 - clear sky
Fri 33 59 53 1033 55 8 12 N 0 - clear sky
Sat 39 63 54 1036 53 4 4 NNW 0 - clear sky
Sun 42 65 56 1030 50 4 5 NNW 0 - clear sky
Mon 45 69 60 1028 52 3 3 SSE 0 - clear sky
Tue 46 68 60 1023 49 9 15 SSW 0 - clear sky
Wed 44 62 58 1017 70 14 22 WNW 0 - broken clouds

East Sidney Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the East Sidney Dam?

East Sidney Dam is in New York.

In which county is the East Sidney Dam?

East Sidney Dam is in Delaware County.

How high is the East Sidney Dam?

East Sidney Dam is 130 feet high.

How long is the East Sidney Dam?

East Sidney Dam is 2,010 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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