Winnies Reef Dam
Winnies Reef Dam is a concrete dam located in Saratoga County, New York, built in 1979. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Winnies Reef Dam
The primary purpose of Winnies Reef Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Central Rivers Power, Llc (private). It impounds the Fish Creek near Grangerville.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4,028 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100,700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 244 square miles. Completed in 1979, the structure is 47 years 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 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 04/27/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Saratoga |
| Nearest City | Grangerville |
| River/Stream | Fish Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.10222, -73.63639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,028 acres |
| Drainage Area | 244 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Central Rivers Power, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00712 |
| Federal ID | NY00712 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |