Mt. Miles INC. Dam

TR-RED CREEK· Otsego, New York· Built 1963· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Mt. Miles INC. Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 66% in NY)
Dam Length343 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage83 acre-ft
Normal Storage58 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDNY01077

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: Yes
Last Inspection: July 14, 2015
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

Mt Miles Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mt. Miles INC. Dam?

Mt. Miles INC. 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 Mt. Miles INC. Dam?

Mt. Miles INC. Dam is owned by Mt Miles Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Mt. Miles INC. Dam built?

Mt. Miles INC. Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Mt. Miles INC. Dam?

Mt. Miles INC. 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 Mt. Miles INC. Dam?

Mt. Miles INC. Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Mt. Miles INC. Dam last inspected?

Mt. Miles INC. Dam was last inspected on July 14, 2015. 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.