Upper North Channel Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyJefferson
Nearest CityWatertown
River/StreamBLACK RIVER
Coordinates43.97889, -75.89389

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length90 ft
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage75 acre-ft
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area1,810 sq mi
Max Discharge5,290 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerErie Boulevard Hydropower, LP/Brookfield Renewable
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/01/1995
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00323
Federal IDNY00323
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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