Carver Falls
Carver Falls is a concrete dam located in Washington County, New York, built in 1894. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Carver Falls
The primary purpose of Carver 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 Green Mountain Power Corporation (public utility). It impounds the Poultney River near Whitehall, Ny.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 514 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 18 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 184 square miles. Completed in 1894, 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 08/06/2019.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Whitehall, Ny |
| River/Stream | Poultney River |
| Coordinates | 43.62739, -73.30694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 514 ft |
| Year Completed | 1894 (132 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 184 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Green Mountain Power Corporation |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/06/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00233 |
| Federal ID | NY00233 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |