Otsego Lake Dam

New York — Otsego County — SUSQUEHANNA RIVER

Location

StateNew York
CountyOtsego
RiverSUSQUEHANNA RIVER
Coordinates42.69417, -74.92139

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length70 ft
NID Storage345,320 acre-ft
Max Storage345,320 acre-ft
Surface Area4,225 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 12, 2011
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1900
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeButtress
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerVILLAGE OF COOPERSTOWN

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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