Gilboa Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountySchoharie
Nearest CityNorth Blenheim
River/StreamSCHOHARIE CREEK
Coordinates42.39111, -74.45111

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height183 ft
Dam Height183 ft
Dam Length2,273 ft
Year Completed1926 (100 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage95,575 acre-ft
Max Storage95,575 acre-ft
Normal Storage63,922 acre-ft
Surface Area1,159 acres
Drainage Area314 sq mi
Max Discharge168,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerNYCDEP DAMS WEST OF THE HUDSON RIVER
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/31/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00176
Federal IDNY00176
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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