Perch River Wildlife Refuge Dam
Perch River Wildlife Refuge Dam is an earth dam located in Jefferson County, New York, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Perch River Wildlife Refuge Dam
Perch River Wildlife Refuge Dam is a dam in Jefferson, New York. The dam is owned by Nys Dec (state). It impounds the Perch River near Perch River.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 545 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 80 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/20/2018.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Perch River |
| River/Stream | Perch River |
| Coordinates | 44.07472, -76.00417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,760 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 545 acres |
| Drainage Area | 80 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | NYS DEC |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00389 |
| Federal ID | NY00389 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |