Simone/Popolozo/Ragozzino Dam

DECATUR CREEK· Otsego, New York· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Simone/Popolozo/Ragozzino Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 68.1% in NY)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area90 sq mi
Max Discharge165 cfs
NID IDNY14864

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: April 18, 1994
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

SIMONE/POPOLOZO/RAGOZZINO

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Simone/Popolozo/Ragozzino Dam?

Simone/Popolozo/Ragozzino 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 Simone/Popolozo/Ragozzino Dam?

Simone/Popolozo/Ragozzino Dam is owned by SIMONE/POPOLOZO/RAGOZZINO (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Simone/Popolozo/Ragozzino Dam?

Simone/Popolozo/Ragozzino Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Simone/Popolozo/Ragozzino Dam?

Simone/Popolozo/Ragozzino Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Simone/Popolozo/Ragozzino Dam last inspected?

Simone/Popolozo/Ragozzino Dam was last inspected on April 18, 1994. 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.