Lallier Dam

TR-BEAVER CREEK· Oneida, New York· Built 1960· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Lallier Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 56.3% in NY)
Dam Length380 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage93 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,000 cfs
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)
NID IDNY00366

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: June 28, 2001
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

GARY BOOHER

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lallier Dam?

Lallier 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 Lallier Dam?

Lallier Dam is owned by GARY BOOHER (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lallier Dam built?

Lallier Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Lallier Dam?

Lallier 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 Lallier Dam?

Lallier Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Lallier Dam last inspected?

Lallier Dam was last inspected on June 28, 2001. 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.