Prospect

Herkimer County, New York (near Trenton Falls)

River/Stream: West Canada Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
52 ft
Dam Length
306 ft
Reservoir Storage
3,250 acre-ft
Year Completed
1959
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Not Listed
Max Discharge
90,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-07-12

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
NY00661
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
43.30470, -75.14310
Age
67 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.