Morris Veley Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Rossman Fly Dam Makely Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 7, 2025
Morris Veley Dam, located in Warnerville, New York, is a privately owned structure built in 1959 for recreational purposes along TR-Cobleskill Creek.
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Summary
The earth dam stands at 26 feet tall and stretches 330 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 30 feet, and has a significant hazard potential due to its location and design.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Morris Veley Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with standards. The dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, and its last inspection was conducted in September 2019, with an inspection frequency of 4 years. The risk assessment for the dam is moderate, indicating potential hazards that require management measures to mitigate.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Morris Veley Dam offers a unique blend of recreational opportunities and engineering marvel in the picturesque setting of Schoharie County. With its significant hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of proper management and maintenance of water infrastructure to ensure public safety and environmental protection. Its history, design, and regulatory oversight make it a fascinating subject for those interested in the intersection of water resources, climate, and infrastructure development.
Year Completed |
1959 |
Dam Length |
330 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-COBLESKILL CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9 |
Drainage Area |
0.19 |
Nid Storage |
51 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
26 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Morris Veley Dam