Diamond Island Diversion Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

CountyJefferson
Nearest CityWatertown
River/StreamBLACK RIVER
Coordinates43.98278, -75.88583

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height13 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length710 ft
Year Completed1914 (112 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage134 acre-ft
Normal Storage134 acre-ft
Surface Area31 acres
Drainage Area1,888 sq mi
Max Discharge52,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerCentral Rivers Power, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/31/1998
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNY01534
Federal IDNY01534
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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