Mead Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyClinton
Nearest CityWest Plattsburgh
River/StreamMEAD BROOK
Coordinates44.72278, -73.58083

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height60 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length615 ft
Year Completed1922 (104 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,680 acre-ft
Max Storage1,680 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,400 acre-ft
Surface Area74 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge2,827 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF PLATTSBURGH
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/16/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00237
Federal IDNY00237
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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