Gore Mt Reservoir Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 17, 2025

The Gore Mt Reservoir Dam, also known as the North Creek Reservoir, is a state-owned structure located in North Creek, New York.


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Summary

Built in 1920, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and stretches 100 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 71 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is for irrigation, serving the surrounding area with a normal storage capacity of 58 acre-feet.

Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), the Gore Mt Reservoir Dam has a spillway width of 40 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 645 cubic feet per second. The dam has been deemed to have a significant hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, regular inspections are conducted every 4 years to ensure its safety and integrity. Emergency action plans have been developed and updated to meet guidelines, with the last revision dating back to February 2021.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find the Gore Mt Reservoir Dam an intriguing structure due to its historical significance and crucial role in providing irrigation water to the area. With its unique design and location on Roaring Brook, this dam showcases the importance of maintaining and monitoring infrastructure to mitigate potential risks and ensure the safety of surrounding communities. Explore the rich history and engineering marvel of the Gore Mt Reservoir Dam, a vital component of New York's water resource management system.

Year Completed

1920

Dam Length

100

Dam Height

32

River Or Stream

ROARING BROOK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5

Drainage Area

1.12

Nid Storage

71

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

32
       
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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.