Cramer-Reichman Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Located in Hortonville, New York, the Cramer-Reichman Dam stands as a private entity with a primary purpose of recreation.


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Summary

Built in 1930, this buttress-type dam measures 9 feet in height and 80 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 37 acre-feet and a surface area of 10 acres. The dam regulates the flow of the TR-TYLER BROOK stream and has a controlled spillway width of 16 feet.

Maintained by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Cramer-Reichman Dam is subject to regular inspections and is regulated at the state level for safety compliance. With a significant hazard potential rating and a very high risk assessment, this dam requires careful monitoring and operational management to ensure the safety of the surrounding area and the recreational users who enjoy its waters.

Despite not being rated for condition assessment, the Cramer-Reichman Dam remains a crucial structure for water resource management in the region. As climate change continues to impact water availability and quality, this dam serves as a vital component in the overall ecosystem and plays a key role in mitigating potential risks associated with flooding and water scarcity.

Year Completed

1930

Dam Length

80

Dam Height

9

River Or Stream

TR-TYLER BROOK

Primary Dam Type

Buttress

Surface Area

10

Drainage Area

0.25

Nid Storage

37

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

9
       
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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.