West End Dam
West End Dam is a concrete dam located in Jefferson County, New York, built in 1905. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About West End Dam
The primary purpose of West End 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 Independent Hydro Developers, Inc. (private). It impounds the Black River near Herrings.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,390 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 53 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,807 square miles. Completed in 1905, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/08/2017.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Herrings |
| River/Stream | Black River |
| Coordinates | 43.98170, -75.62040 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,390 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,807 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Independent Hydro Developers, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00295 |
| Federal ID | NY00295 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |