Oquaga Creek State Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Oquaga Creek State Park Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 54 ft (taller than 93% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 727 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 66 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00783 |
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
NYS PARKS & RECREATION CENTRAL NEW YORK
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Oquaga Creek State Park Dam?
Oquaga Creek State Park 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 Oquaga Creek State Park Dam?
Oquaga Creek State Park Dam is owned by NYS PARKS & RECREATION CENTRAL NEW YORK (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Oquaga Creek State Park Dam built?
Oquaga Creek State Park Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Oquaga Creek State Park Dam?
Oquaga Creek State Park 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 Oquaga Creek State Park Dam?
Oquaga Creek State Park Dam has a dam height of 54 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 Oquaga Creek State Park Dam last inspected?
Oquaga Creek State Park Dam was last inspected on May 13, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.