Owasco Lake Outlet Dam

Owasco Lake Outlet Dam Quick Facts

Location: Cayuga, New York
Coordinates: 42.919722, -76.5483333
River: Owasco Outlet River
Primary Purpose: Recreation
Type: Masonry
Commissioned: 1972
Dam Height: 14 ft (4 m)
Dam Length: 258 ft (79 m)
Dam Capacity: 64,233 acre-ft (79,230 Ml)
Hazard Potential: Significant
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Owasco Lake Outlet Dam Information

Owasco Lake Outlet Dam is a masonry dam located in Auburn, Cayuga, New York.

The dam, which is on the Owasco Outlet River, was primarily built for Recreation purposes, but also serves for Water Supply benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1972 and is currently owned by CITY OF AUBURN.

Owasco Lake Outlet Dam Structure

The Owasco Lake Outlet Dam is approximately 258 feet (79 m) long, 14 feet (4 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Owasco Lake Outlet Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 17,712 acre-ft (21,847 Ml) and maximum capacity of 64,233 acre-ft (79,230 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 6,400 acres (2,590 ha) and the total catchment area is 207 square miles (536 square kilometres).

Owasco Lake Outlet Dam Spillway

The dam has a 14 feet (4 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 5792 cubic feet per second (164 cubic metres per second).

Owasco Lake Outlet Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Owasco Lake Outlet Dam
Cayuga, New York
Height (ft)
14
Length (Ft)
258
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
64,233
Drainage Area (sq miles)
207
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

Owasco Lake Outlet Dam Weather

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Owasco Lake Outlet Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Owasco Lake Outlet Dam?

Owasco Lake Outlet Dam is in New York.

In which county is the Owasco Lake Outlet Dam?

Owasco Lake Outlet Dam is in Cayuga County.

How high is the Owasco Lake Outlet Dam?

Owasco Lake Outlet Dam is 14 feet high.

How long is the Owasco Lake Outlet Dam?

Owasco Lake Outlet Dam is 258 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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