Dexter North Channel Dam
Dexter North Channel Dam is a concrete dam located in Jefferson County, New York, built in 1925. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Dexter North Channel Dam
The primary purpose of Dexter North Channel Dam 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 Hydro Development Group Acquisition, Llc (private). It impounds the Black River near Dexter.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 142 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 120 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,900 square miles. Completed in 1925, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/15/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Dexter |
| River/Stream | Black River |
| Coordinates | 44.00500, -76.04410 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 142 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,900 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Hydro Development Group Acquisition, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00266 |
| Federal ID | NY00266 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |