John Micha Dam

TR-INDIAN BROOK· Chenango, New York· Earth· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Not Listed

Key Takeaway

John Micha Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 49.5% in NY)
Dam Length620 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge189 cfs
NID IDNY01632

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: October 3, 1996
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

SHIRLEY MICHA

Not Listed

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Truitt Bros Dam

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Long Pond Dam

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Chenango Lake State Park Dam

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Noreika Wildlife Pond Dam

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Bylow Wildlife Dam

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Genegantslet Creek Project Dam 2a

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Edward Decker Recreational Pond Dam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of John Micha Dam?

John Micha 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 John Micha Dam?

John Micha Dam is owned by SHIRLEY MICHA (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of John Micha Dam?

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

How tall is John Micha Dam?

John Micha Dam has a dam height of 18 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 John Micha Dam last inspected?

John Micha Dam was last inspected on October 3, 1996. 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.