Minerva Lake Dam

Essex County, New York (near Olmstedville)

River/Stream: JONES BROOK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
20 ft
Dam Length
330 ft
Reservoir Storage
460 acre-ft
Year Completed
1931
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
1,190 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2014-10-03

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NY00916
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
43.79111, -73.97028
Age
95 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.