Whetstone Gulf Storage Dam
New York — Lewis County — WHETSTONE CREEK
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Lewis |
| River | WHETSTONE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 43.68306, -75.50917 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 301 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,642 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,642 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 318 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 25, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1961 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | NYSOPRHP THOUSAND ISLANDS REGION |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.