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New York — Oneida County — Black River

Location

StateNew York
CountyOneida
RiverBlack River
Coordinates43.44024, -75.20611

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length455 ft
NID Storage608 acre-ft
Max Storage608 acre-ft
Surface Area75 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 31, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1904
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeState
OwnerNew York State Canal Corporation

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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.

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