Hinckley
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Herkimer |
| Nearest City | Hinckley |
| River/Stream | West Canada Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.31140, -75.10850 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 83 ft |
| Dam Height | 83 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,635 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 76,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 76,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,850 acres |
| Drainage Area | 372 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 106,695 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | New York Power Authority |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |