Newport
Newport is a concrete dam located in Herkimer County, New York, built in 1912. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Newport
The primary purpose of Newport 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 Village Of Newport, Ny (local government). It impounds the West Canada Creek near Newport.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 265 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 556 square miles. Completed in 1912, 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 09/14/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Herkimer |
| Nearest City | Newport |
| River/Stream | West Canada Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.18520, -75.01790 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 556 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Village of Newport, NY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01349 |
| Federal ID | NY01349 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |