Utica Reservoir #4 Dam, also known as Golden Dam, is a crucial structure in Utica, New York, serving as a local government-owned Earth dam that was completed in 1886.
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The dam's primary purpose is water supply, with a storage capacity of 902 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 766 acre-feet. Situated on Ballou Creek, the dam stands at a height of 55 feet and spans 1700 feet in length, with a surface area of 34 acres.
Despite its age, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC). The dam's spillway is uncontrolled with a width of 17 feet, posing a high hazard potential and carrying a moderate risk assessment rating. While the dam's condition assessment is not rated, it undergoes inspections every two years, with the last inspection carried out in August 2019. The emergency action plan for the dam was last revised in July 2018, further highlighting the importance of ensuring the safety and integrity of this critical water resource infrastructure.
Year Completed |
1886 |
Dam Length |
1700 |
Dam Height |
55 |
River Or Stream |
BALLOU CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
34 |
Nid Storage |
902 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
55 |
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