Watertown Municipal Power Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyJefferson
Nearest CityWatertown
River/StreamBLACK RIVER
Coordinates43.97583, -75.87250

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length250 ft
Year Completed1913 (113 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage241 acre-ft
Max Storage241 acre-ft
Normal Storage241 acre-ft
Surface Area225 acres
Drainage Area1,874 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerCITY OF WATERTOWN
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/14/2008
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00290
Federal IDNY00290
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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