Antwerp Village Dam

INDIAN RIVER· Jefferson, New York· Built 1909· Concrete· 12 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Local Government

Key Takeaway

Antwerp Village Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1909 and is 117 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 12 ft (taller than 23.2% in NY)
Dam Length100 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage290 acre-ft
Normal Storage290 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres
Drainage Area158 sq mi
Year Completed1909 (117 years old)
NID IDNY01350

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 15, 2008
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

VILLAGE OF ANTWERP

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Antwerp Village Dam?

Antwerp Village Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Antwerp Village Dam?

Antwerp Village Dam is owned by VILLAGE OF ANTWERP (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Antwerp Village Dam built?

Antwerp Village Dam was completed in 1909, making it 117 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Antwerp Village Dam?

Antwerp Village Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Antwerp Village Dam?

Antwerp Village Dam has a dam height of 12 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Antwerp Village Dam last inspected?

Antwerp Village Dam was last inspected on July 15, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.