Taylorville - South Dam
Taylorville - South Dam is a concrete dam located in Lewis County, New York, built in 1914. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Taylorville - South Dam
The primary purpose of Taylorville - South 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, L.p. (private). It impounds the Beaver River near Belfort.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 508 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 170 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,091 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 251 square miles. Completed in 1914, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/09/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Lewis |
| Nearest City | Belfort |
| River/Stream | Beaver River |
| Coordinates | 43.92660, -75.31050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 508 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,091 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,091 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,091 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 170 acres |
| Drainage Area | 251 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00301 |
| Federal ID | NY00301S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |