Inghams Dam
Inghams Dam is a concrete dam located in Fulton County, New York, built in 1911. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Inghams Dam
The primary purpose of Inghams Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Erie Boulevard Hydropower, Lp/brookfield Renewable (private). It impounds the East Canada Creek near Ingham Mills.
The dam stands 125 feet tall and stretches 685 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 188 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,600 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 278 square miles. Completed in 1911, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 01/30/2024.
At 125 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New York dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Fulton |
| Nearest City | Ingham Mills |
| River/Stream | East Canada Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.06250, -74.76556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 125 ft |
| Dam Height | 125 ft |
| Dam Length | 685 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,600 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 188 acres |
| Drainage Area | 278 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 21,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Erie Boulevard Hydropower, LP/Brookfield Renewable |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00183 |
| Federal ID | NY00183 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |