Forestport

Oneida County, New York (near Forestport)

River/Stream: Black River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
27 ft
Dam Length
455 ft
Reservoir Storage
608 acre-ft
Year Completed
1904
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
16,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-03-31

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
NY00305
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
43.44024, -75.20611
Age
122 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.