High Falls

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew York
CountyUlster
Nearest CityHigh Falls
River/StreamRondout Creek
Coordinates41.82970, -74.13300

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length470 ft
Year Completed1935 (91 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage115 acre-ft
Max Storage115 acre-ft
Normal Storage115 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area246 sq mi
Max Discharge32,600 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerCentral Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/11/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNY00782
Federal IDNY00782
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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