Higinbotham Brook Watershed Dam
Key Takeaway
Higinbotham Brook Watershed Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1978 and is 48 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 53 ft (taller than 92.8% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 176 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,141 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00703 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF ONEIDA
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Higinbotham Brook Watershed Dam?
Higinbotham Brook Watershed Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Higinbotham Brook Watershed Dam?
Higinbotham Brook Watershed Dam is owned by CITY OF ONEIDA (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Higinbotham Brook Watershed Dam built?
Higinbotham Brook Watershed Dam was completed in 1978, making it 48 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 Higinbotham Brook Watershed Dam?
Higinbotham Brook Watershed Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Higinbotham Brook Watershed Dam?
Higinbotham Brook Watershed Dam has a dam height of 53 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 Higinbotham Brook Watershed Dam last inspected?
Higinbotham Brook Watershed Dam was last inspected on March 27, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.