Bible Dam

HEAVY KILL· Fulton, New York· Built 1977· Earth· 15 ft tall

Significant Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Bible Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. It was completed in 1977 and is 49 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	15 ft (taller than 37.1% in NY)
Dam Length	480 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Normal Storage	15 acre-ft

Surface Area	4 acres
Drainage Area	3 sq mi
Max Discharge	1,110 cfs
Year Completed	1977 (49 years old)
NID ID	NY13040

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No

Last Inspection: January 4, 2019

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

PERTHSHIRE CATERING

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bible Dam?

Bible Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bible Dam?

Bible Dam is owned by PERTHSHIRE CATERING (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Bible Dam built?

Bible Dam was completed in 1977, making it 49 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Bible Dam?

Bible Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bible Dam?

Bible Dam has a dam height of 15 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Bible Dam last inspected?

Bible Dam was last inspected on January 4, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.