North Division Street Dam is a concrete dam located in Cayuga County, New York, built in 1865. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 32 ft32 ft tall and 110 ft long, taller than 74% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 North Division Street Dam
The primary purpose of North Division Street 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 City of Auburn (local government). It impounds the Owasco River near Auburn.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 19 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1865, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/20/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Cayuga |
| Nearest City | Auburn |
| River/Stream | Owasco River |
| Coordinates | 42.93306, -76.58639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1865 (161 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | City of Auburn |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY11430 |
| Federal ID | NY11430 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |