Stillwater - North Dam

Herkimer County, New York (near Webb)

River/Stream: Beaver River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
55 ft
Dam Length
935 ft
Reservoir Storage
108,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1924
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
45,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-08-11

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
NY00316
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
43.89962, -75.05210
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.