Hollow Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew York
CountySt. Lawrence
Nearest CityTalcville
River/StreamWest Branch Oswegatchie River
Coordinates44.29710, -75.33630

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length385.5 ft
Year Completed1987 (39 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage220 acre-ft
Max Storage220 acre-ft
Normal Storage220 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area294 sq mi
Max Discharge10,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerAmpersand Hollow Dam Hydro, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/12/2025
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNY01604
Federal IDNY01604
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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