Fort Miller
Fort Miller is an other dam located in Washington County, New York, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fort Miller
The primary purpose of Fort Miller 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 Fort Miller Associates (private). It impounds the Hudson River near Northumberland.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,536 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 15,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,980 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 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 06/12/2019.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Northumberland |
| River/Stream | Hudson River |
| Coordinates | 43.16150, -73.58330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,536 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,980 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 38,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Fort Miller Associates |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/12/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01073 |
| Federal ID | NY01073 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |