Bed Bug Hill Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Moe Pond Dam Allen Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Bed Bug Hill Dam, also known as Bed Bug Hill Pond, is a privately owned recreational earth dam located in Oaksville, Otsego County, New York.
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Summary
Completed in 1976, this dam stands at a height of 21 feet and has a length of 620 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 74 acre-feet. The primary purpose of Bed Bug Hill Dam is for recreational activities, offering a surface area of 6 acres for visitors to enjoy.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Bed Bug Hill Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. With a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, this dam provides a tranquil setting along the TR-OAKS CREEK for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers to explore. Although not currently rated for its condition, Bed Bug Hill Dam continues to serve as a popular destination for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of New York.
Year Completed |
1976 |
Dam Length |
620 |
Dam Height |
21 |
River Or Stream |
TR-OAKS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
0.23 |
Nid Storage |
74 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
21 |
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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.
Bed Bug Hill Dam