Port Creek Reservoir Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 10, 2025

Located in Riceville, Fulton County, New York, the Port Creek Reservoir Dam serves as a critical water supply structure for the region.


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Summary

Constructed in 1930, this earth dam stands at a height of 56 feet and has a length of 375 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 331 acre-feet. The reservoir covers a surface area of 14 acres and draws water from the Rice Reservoir Inlet, with a drainage area of 0.81 square miles.

Despite its importance for water supply, the Port Creek Reservoir Dam has been flagged with a high hazard potential and poor condition assessment. Inspected biennially, the dam's last assessment in January 2019 highlighted its need for attention and maintenance. State-regulated by the NYS DEC, this dam's risk assessment stands at a high level, prompting the need for robust risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure for both water resource and climate enthusiasts in the area.

Year Completed

1930

Dam Length

375

Dam Height

56

River Or Stream

RICE RESERVOIR INLET

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

14

Drainage Area

0.81

Nid Storage

331

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

56
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.