Herrings

Jefferson County, New York (near Herrings)

River/Stream: Black River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
25 ft
Dam Length
650 ft
Reservoir Storage
669 acre-ft
Year Completed
1924
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
46,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2019-08-09

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
NY00296
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
44.02090, -75.65120
Age
102 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.