Kingdom Dam

Essex County, New York (near Wadhams)

River/Stream: BLACK RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
24 ft
Dam Length
255 ft
Reservoir Storage
4,480 acre-ft
Year Completed
1911
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
725 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2019-08-22

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NY00218
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
44.16500, -73.55528
Age
115 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.