Oneida #7 Pond #1 Dam & Dike

SMITH BROOK· Oneida, New York· Built 1958· Earth· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Other State Government

Key Takeaway

Oneida #7 Pond #1 Dam & Dike is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1958 and is 68 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 19.5% in NY)
Dam Length550 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage459 acre-ft
Normal Storage227 acre-ft
Surface Area78 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge234 cfs
Year Completed1958 (68 years old)
NID IDNY01407

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: July 30, 1980
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

NYS DEC

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Oneida #7 Pond #1 Dam & Dike?

Oneida #7 Pond #1 Dam & Dike 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 Oneida #7 Pond #1 Dam & Dike?

Oneida #7 Pond #1 Dam & Dike is owned by NYS DEC (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Oneida #7 Pond #1 Dam & Dike built?

Oneida #7 Pond #1 Dam & Dike was completed in 1958, making it 68 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 Oneida #7 Pond #1 Dam & Dike?

Oneida #7 Pond #1 Dam & Dike 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 Oneida #7 Pond #1 Dam & Dike?

Oneida #7 Pond #1 Dam & Dike has a dam height of 11 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 Oneida #7 Pond #1 Dam & Dike last inspected?

Oneida #7 Pond #1 Dam & Dike was last inspected on July 30, 1980. 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.