Dolgeville
Dolgeville is a gravity dam located in Herkimer County, New York, built in 1897. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dolgeville
The primary purpose of Dolgeville 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 Eony Generation Limited (private). It impounds the East Canada Creek near Dolgeville.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 261 square miles. Completed in 1897, 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 08/14/2018.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Herkimer |
| Nearest City | Dolgeville |
| River/Stream | East Canada Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.09170, -74.76640 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1897 (129 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 261 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | EONY Generation Limited |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/14/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY12514 |
| Federal ID | NY12514 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |