Upper Beaver Falls

New York — Lewis County — Beaver River

Location

StateNew York
CountyLewis
RiverBeaver River
Coordinates43.88350, -75.42840

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length328 ft
NID Storage800 acre-ft
Max Storage800 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 16, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1937
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerAlgonquin Power (Beaver Falls), LLC
Other NameBoise Cascade Upper Dam

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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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