Joseph Beaton Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 14, 2025
Joseph Beaton Dam, also known as Beatons Lake, is a privately owned earth dam located in Hawkinsville, New York.
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Summary
Completed in 1980, this dam primarily serves as a recreational area, offering visitors a serene environment for various water activities. With a height of 17 feet and a length of 410 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6 acres.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), Joseph Beaton Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 22 feet, and it has a low hazard potential with a moderate risk assessment rating. While the condition of the dam is currently not rated, it has not undergone any major modifications since its completion.
Situated on the TR-Black River, Joseph Beaton Dam offers a peaceful retreat for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and enjoy. Despite its moderate risk assessment, the dam continues to provide a safe and enjoyable recreational experience for visitors in Oneida County, New York.
Year Completed |
1980 |
Dam Length |
410 |
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLACK RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6 |
Drainage Area |
2.38 |
Nid Storage |
53 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
17 |
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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.
Joseph Beaton Dam
Bottom (Fowlersville to Lyons Falls)