Mill Brook Site 1 Dam, located in New Berlin, Chenango County, New York, stands as a vital structure managed by local government authorities with regulatory oversight from the NYS DEC.
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Built in 1979 by the USDA NRCS, this earth-type dam serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the TR-UNADILLA RIVER. With a height of 52 feet and a length of 470 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 395 acre-feet and a maximum discharge rate of 8850 cubic feet per second. Despite its high hazard potential, a recent inspection in July 2020 deemed its condition satisfactory.
The dam's spillway, measuring 115 feet in width, functions as an uncontrolled overflow mechanism to manage excess water levels during heavy rainfall events. The structure's normalized storage capacity is 3 acre-feet, serving a drainage area of 2.1 square miles. The dam's moderate risk rating reflects its current state of moderate vulnerability to failure, prompting continued monitoring and risk management measures. With a history of regulatory compliance and regular inspections, Mill Brook Site 1 Dam remains a crucial asset in safeguarding the surrounding community from potential flood-related disasters.
Year Completed |
1979 |
Dam Length |
470 |
Dam Height |
52 |
River Or Stream |
TR-UNADILLA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Drainage Area |
2.1 |
Nid Storage |
395 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
52 |
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