Delta Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyOneida
Nearest CityRome
River/StreamMOHAWK RIVER
Coordinates43.27444, -75.42889

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height106 ft
Dam Height106 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1912 (114 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage88,179 acre-ft
Max Storage88,179 acre-ft
Normal Storage63,131 acre-ft
Surface Area2,700 acres
Drainage Area148 sq mi
Max Discharge27,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerNew York State Canal Corporation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/18/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00006
Federal IDNY00006
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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