Movable Dam At Herkimer

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

CountyHerkimer
Nearest CityHerkimer
River/StreamERIE CANAL MOHAWK RIVER
Coordinates43.01611, -74.99417

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeOther
NID Height6 ft
Dam Height6 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1915 (111 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,200 acre-ft
Max Storage2,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,200 acre-ft
Surface Area420 acres
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerNew York State Canal Corporation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection11/09/2021
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNY00966
Federal IDNY00966
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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