Indian Falls
Indian Falls is a gravity dam located in Jefferson County, New York, built in 1905. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Indian Falls
The primary purpose of Indian 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 Kinetic Energy Llc (private). It impounds the Indian River near Theresa.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 187 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 324 square miles. Completed in 1905, 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 09/19/2019.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Jefferson |
| Nearest City | Theresa |
| River/Stream | Indian River |
| Coordinates | 44.20280, -75.79080 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 187 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 324 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Kinetic Energy LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00855 |
| Federal ID | NY00855 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |