Otter Creek Dam

Orleans County, New York (near Eagle Harbor Station)

River/Stream: OTTER CREEK

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
37 ft
Dam Length
310 ft
Reservoir Storage
90 acre-ft
Year Completed
1916
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
3,100 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2017-10-13

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
NY00706
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
43.22806, -78.25250
Age
110 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.