Elmer
Elmer is a concrete dam located in Lewis County, New York, built in 1917. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Elmer
The primary purpose of Elmer 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 263 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 345 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 250 square miles. Completed in 1917, 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. 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 | 43.92730, -75.28870 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 263 ft |
| Year Completed | 1917 (109 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 345 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 345 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 345 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 250 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00303 |
| Federal ID | NY00303 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |