Blenheim - Gilboa Lower

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew York
CountySchoharie
Nearest CityNorth Blenheim
River/StreamSchoharie Creek
Coordinates42.45380, -74.45550

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height165 ft
Dam Height100 ft
Dam Length1,810 ft
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage16,330 acre-ft
Max Storage16,330 acre-ft
Normal Storage16,330 acre-ft
Surface Area430 acres
Drainage Area356 sq mi
Max Discharge179,700 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDNY00692
Federal IDNY00692
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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