New York State Electric & Gas Corporation Dam
New York State Electric & Gas Corporation Dam is a rockfill dam located in Broome County, New York, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About New York State Electric & Gas Corporation Dam
The primary purpose of New York State Electric & Gas Corporation 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 Electric & Gas Corporation (public utility). It impounds the Susquehanna River near Willow Point.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 640 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 151 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 503 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3,880 square miles. Completed in 1948, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/14/1998. That was over 27 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Broome |
| Nearest City | Willow Point |
| River/Stream | Susquehanna River |
| Coordinates | 42.11278, -75.98750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 640 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 503 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 503 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 503 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 151 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,880 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/14/1998 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY11990 |
| Federal ID | NY11990 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |