Mariaville Lake Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

Mariaville Lake Dam, located in Mariaville, New York, was completed in 1925 and serves primarily for recreational purposes.


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Summary

The dam, with a height of 16 feet and a length of 136 feet, holds a normal storage capacity of 958 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 201 acres. It is classified as an Earth dam with an uncontrolled spillway type, having a spillway width of 29 feet.

With a high hazard potential, Mariaville Lake Dam falls under the regulatory oversight of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC). The dam is regularly inspected, with the last inspection conducted in March 2021, and has an inspection frequency of every 2 years. Although the condition of the dam is currently not rated, the overall risk assessment is moderate.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Mariaville Lake Dam is a significant structure in the management of water resources in the South Chuctanunda Creek watershed. Its historical significance, coupled with its recreational importance, makes it a focal point for monitoring and ensuring the safety and integrity of the dam for both the local community and the environment.

Year Completed

1925

Dam Length

136

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

TR-SOUTH CHUCTANUNDA CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

201

Drainage Area

2.85

Nid Storage

1956

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

16
       
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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.