Watertown Dosing Station Dam
Key Takeaway
Watertown Dosing Station Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1917 and is 109 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 12.4% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,874 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1917 (109 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00292 |
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
CITY OF WATERTOWN
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Watertown Dosing Station Dam?
Watertown Dosing Station 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 Watertown Dosing Station Dam?
Watertown Dosing Station Dam is owned by CITY OF WATERTOWN (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Watertown Dosing Station Dam built?
Watertown Dosing Station Dam was completed in 1917, making it 109 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 Watertown Dosing Station Dam?
Watertown Dosing Station 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 Watertown Dosing Station Dam?
Watertown Dosing Station Dam 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 Watertown Dosing Station Dam last inspected?
Watertown Dosing Station Dam was last inspected on July 14, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.