Watertown Municipal Power Dam

Jefferson County, New York (near Watertown)

River/Stream: BLACK RIVER

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
12 ft
Dam Length
250 ft
Reservoir Storage
241 acre-ft
Year Completed
1913
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2008-07-14

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NY00290
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
43.97528, -75.87278
Age
113 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.