Trenton - Power Intake is a concrete dam located in Oneida County, New York, built in 1983. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 41 ft41 ft tall and 30 ft long, taller than 87% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Trenton - Power Intake
The primary purpose of Trenton - Power Intake is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. It impounds the West Canada Creek near Trenton Falls.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 30 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 264 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 376 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 years 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 07/12/2022.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 87% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Oneida |
| Nearest City | Trenton Falls |
| River/Stream | West Canada Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.28560, -75.15300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 264 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 376 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00196 |
| Federal ID | NY00196S002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |