Beebee Island Diversion Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyJefferson
Nearest CityWatertown
River/StreamBLACK RIVER
Coordinates43.97583, -75.90639

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length624 ft
Year Completed1931 (95 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage57 acre-ft
Normal Storage57 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area1,890 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerErie Boulevard Hydropower, LP/Brookfield Renewable
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection06/06/2017
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00322
Federal IDNY00322
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Beebee Island 0.1 mi Low Sewalls South Channel Dam 0.7 mi Significant Upper North Channel Dam 0.7 mi Significant Diamond Island Diversion Dam 1.1 mi Low Pump House Dam 1.7 mi Low Delano Island 1.7 mi Low Watertown Municipal Power Dam 1.7 mi Significant Watertown Dosing Station Dam 2.3 mi Low Black River 5.3 mi Low Kamargo 6.5 mi Low