Blenheim - Gilboa Lower

Schoharie County, New York (near North Blenheim)

River/Stream: Schoharie Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
165 ft
Dam Length
1,810 ft
Reservoir Storage
16,330 acre-ft
Year Completed
1974
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
179,700 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-05-24

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
NY00692
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
42.45380, -74.45550
Age
52 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.