Eli Sochia Dam

ROSENBARKER BROOK· St. Lawrence, New York· Earth· 10 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Eli Sochia Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY)
Dam Length75 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage178 acre-ft
Normal Storage130 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
NID IDNY14880

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 3, 1995
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

ELI SOCHIA

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Eli Sochia Dam?

Eli Sochia Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Eli Sochia Dam?

Eli Sochia Dam is owned by ELI SOCHIA (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Eli Sochia Dam?

Eli Sochia 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 Eli Sochia Dam?

Eli Sochia Dam has a dam height of 10 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 Eli Sochia Dam last inspected?

Eli Sochia Dam was last inspected on August 3, 1995. 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.