Jamesville Reservoir Dam

New York — Onondaga County — BUTTERNUT CREEK

Location

StateNew York
CountyOnondaga
RiverBUTTERNUT CREEK
Coordinates42.98250, -76.07000

Physical Characteristics

NID Height53 ft
Dam Height53 ft
Dam Length446 ft
NID Storage6,250 acre-ft
Max Storage6,250 acre-ft
Surface Area252 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 3, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1874
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeState
OwnerNew York State Canal Corporation

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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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