Blenheim - Gilboa Upper

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew York
CountySchoharie
Nearest CityNorth Blenheim
River/StreamSchoharie Creek
Coordinates42.44510, -74.43840

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height170 ft
Dam Height110 ft
Dam Length11,900 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage18,500 acre-ft
Max Storage18,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage18,400 acre-ft
Surface Area355 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge10,200 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerNew York Power Authority
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/24/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00691
Federal IDNY00691
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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