Oquaga Lake Dam

STARBOARD CREEK· Broome, New York· Concrete· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Oquaga Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in NY)
Dam Length33 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage838 acre-ft
Normal Storage168 acre-ft
Surface Area134 acres
NID IDNY01479

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: January 1, 1980
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

G HOLDREGE

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Oquaga Lake Dam?

Oquaga Lake 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 Oquaga Lake Dam?

Oquaga Lake Dam is owned by G HOLDREGE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Oquaga Lake Dam?

Oquaga Lake 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 Lake Dam?

Oquaga Lake Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Lake Dam last inspected?

Oquaga Lake Dam was last inspected on January 1, 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.