Norwich Reservoir #1 Dam

Chenango County, New York (near Hawley Corners)

River/Stream: RANSFORD CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
47 ft
Dam Length
270 ft
Reservoir Storage
136 acre-ft
Year Completed
1881
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,861 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2020-07-09

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NY00347
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
42.54694, -75.49444
Age
145 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.