Talcville
Talcville is a gravity dam located in St. Lawrence County, New York, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Talcville
The primary purpose of Talcville 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. (public utility). It impounds the East Branch Oswegatchie River near Emeryville.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 107 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 309 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 years 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 07/24/2018.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | St. Lawrence |
| Nearest City | Emeryville |
| River/Stream | East Branch Oswegatchie River |
| Coordinates | 44.30850, -75.30840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 107 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 309 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P. |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/24/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00371 |
| Federal ID | NY00371 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |