Upper Beaver Falls

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew York
CountyLewis
Nearest CityBeaver Falls
River/StreamBeaver River
Coordinates43.88350, -75.42840

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length328 ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage800 acre-ft
Max Storage800 acre-ft
Normal Storage800 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres
Drainage Area324 sq mi
Max Discharge9,700 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerAlgonquin Power (Beaver Falls), LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/16/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00300
Federal IDNY00300
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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