Medina Aqueduct Dam is a concrete dam located in Orleans County, New York, built in 1967. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 305 ft long. 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 Medina Aqueduct Dam
The primary purpose of Medina Aqueduct 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 New York State Canal Corporation (state). It impounds the Erie Canal near Medina.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 305 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1967, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/10/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Orleans |
| Nearest City | Medina |
| River/Stream | Erie Canal |
| Coordinates | 43.22167, -78.38250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 305 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 180 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | New York State Canal Corporation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/10/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00588 |
| Federal ID | NY00588 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |