Alder Pond

Oneida County, New York (near Forestport)

River/Stream: Black River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
15 ft
Dam Length
550 ft
Reservoir Storage
61 acre-ft
Year Completed
1850
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
—

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
NY01489
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
43.43890, -75.20946
Age
176 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.