Goodnow Flowage Dam
Goodnow Flowage Dam is an earth dam located in Essex County, New York. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Goodnow Flowage Dam
The primary purpose of Goodnow Flowage Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Goodnow Flow Association (private). It impounds the Goodnow River near North River.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 339 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,827 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 25 square miles.
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 11/22/2016.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | North River |
| River/Stream | Goodnow River |
| Coordinates | 43.91333, -74.18667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,827 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,827 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,827 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 339 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GOODNOW FLOW ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/22/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01122 |
| Federal ID | NY01122 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |