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Old Forge Reservoir Dam Information
Old Forge Reservoir Dam is a concrete earth dam located in Old Forge, Herkimer, New York.
The dam, which is on the Middle Branch Moose River, was primarily built for Flood Risk Reduction purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.
The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1905 and is currently owned by HUDSON RIVER-BLACK RIVER REGULATING DISTRICT.
Old Forge Reservoir Dam Structure
The Old Forge Reservoir Dam is approximately 129 feet (39 m) long, 18 feet (5 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).
Old Forge Reservoir Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 9,002 acre-ft (11,104 Ml) and maximum capacity of 22,610 acre-ft (27,889 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 736 acres (298 ha) and the total catchment area is 55 square miles (143 square kilometres).
Old Forge Reservoir Dam Spillway
The dam has a 36 feet (11 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 980 cubic feet per second (28 cubic metres per second).
Old Forge Reservoir Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams
Old Forge Reservoir Dam Herkimer, New York |
Hoover Dam Clark County, Nevada |
Grand Coulee Dam Okanogan County, Washington |
Theodore Roosevelt Dam Maricopa County, Arizona |
Glen Canyon Dam Coconino County, Arizona |
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Height (ft) | 18 | 730 | 550 | 357 | 216 |
Length (Ft) | 129 | 1,244 | 5,673 | 6,920 | 1,565 |
Storage Volume (acre-ft) | 22,610 | 30,237,000 | 9,562,000 | 3,540,000 | 29,875,000 |
Drainage Area (sq miles) | 55 | 167,800 | 74,100 | 3,611 | 108,355 |
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Failed to fetch weather forecast data.Old Forge Reservoir Dam Frequently Asked Questions
Old Forge Reservoir Dam is in New York.
Old Forge Reservoir Dam is in Herkimer County.
Old Forge Reservoir Dam is 18 feet high.
Old Forge Reservoir Dam is 129 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