Palmer Falls
Palmer Falls is a concrete dam located in Warren County, New York, built in 1913. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Palmer Falls
The primary purpose of Palmer Falls 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 Curtis/palmer Hydroelectric Company, Lp (private). It impounds the Hudson River near Corinth.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 486 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,756 square miles. Completed in 1913, 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 05/19/2022.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Corinth |
| River/Stream | Hudson River |
| Coordinates | 43.24920, -73.82050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 486 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,756 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 88,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Curtis/Palmer Hydroelectric Company, LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00145 |
| Federal ID | NY00145 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |