Melcher Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

CountyColumbia
Nearest CityEast Taghkanic
River/StreamTR-TAGHKANIC CREEK
Coordinates42.16167, -73.58833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length425 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage72 acre-ft
Max Storage72 acre-ft
Normal Storage37 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge300 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerWESLEY L COON
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection11/23/2004
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNY01309
Federal IDNY01309
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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