Gouldtown - Mill 5 West Channel
Gouldtown - Mill 5 West Channel is a concrete dam located in Lewis County, New York, built in 1915. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Gouldtown - Mill 5 West Channel
The primary purpose of Gouldtown - Mill 5 West Channel 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 Northbrook Lyons Falls, Llc (private). It impounds the Moose River near Lyons Falls.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 480 square miles. Completed in 1915, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/24/2019.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Lewis |
| Nearest City | Lyons Falls |
| River/Stream | Moose River |
| Coordinates | 43.61250, -75.33860 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 480 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,030 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Northbrook Lyons Falls, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/24/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01539 |
| Federal ID | NY01539S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |