High Falls - Dike No. 1
Key Takeaway
High Falls - Dike No. 1 is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 years old. Its primary use is hydroelectric.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 145 acres |
| Drainage Area | 267 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00693 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of High Falls - Dike No. 1?
High Falls - Dike No. 1 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 High Falls - Dike No. 1?
High Falls - Dike No. 1 is owned by Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was High Falls - Dike No. 1 built?
High Falls - Dike No. 1 was completed in 1925, making it 101 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 High Falls - Dike No. 1?
High Falls - Dike No. 1 serves the following purposes: Hydroelectric. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is High Falls - Dike No. 1?
High Falls - Dike No. 1 has a dam height of 10 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 High Falls - Dike No. 1 last inspected?
High Falls - Dike No. 1 was last inspected on June 22, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.