Wadhams
Wadhams is a concrete dam located in Essex County, New York, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Wadhams
The primary purpose of Wadhams 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 Matthew W. Foley & Elizabeth E. Rapalee (private). It impounds the Bouquet River near Wadhams.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 134 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 years 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 05/18/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Wadhams |
| River/Stream | Bouquet River |
| Coordinates | 44.23030, -73.46120 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 134 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Matthew W. Foley & Elizabeth E. Rapalee |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY14009 |
| Federal ID | NY14009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |