Beebee Island
Beebee Island is a concrete dam located in Jefferson County, New York, built in 1931. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Beebee Island
The primary purpose of Beebee Island 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 Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.p. (private). It impounds the Black River near Watertown.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 726 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,876 square miles. Completed in 1931, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 08/08/2017.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Watertown |
| River/Stream | Black River |
| Coordinates | 43.97670, -75.90690 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 726 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,876 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 44,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00546 |
| Federal ID | NY00546 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |