Carthage State Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Carthage |
| River/Stream | BLACK RIVER |
| Coordinates | 43.97833, -75.61500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 829 ft |
| Year Completed | 1854 (172 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 690 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,800 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Navigation |
| Owner | New York State Office of General Services |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/1996 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |