NORWOOD - NY00743-3278
Dam Name: NORWOOD
State: NY
Downstream Hazard Potential: H
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 09/06/2018
Incident Driver: Deterioration or Poor Condition
Incident Mechanism 1: Cracking
Incident Mechanism 2Excessive/Increased Seepage
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDNY00743-3278
Incident DescriptionIncreased seepage through concrete joints had to be repaired through a grouting program
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentNo
Fatalities (Number)0
Number of People Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded0
Other Infrastructure Impacts
Economic Damages (in $)
Response
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)
Additional Remarks or UpdatesThis is a FERC Licensed dam. FERC was the primary regulator monitoring the repairs.
Owner TypeP
Dam TypeCNERPG
Primary Purpose(s)H
EAPY
Dam Height24 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)1736.00
Surface Area (acres)350.00
Year Completed1928
NID NumberNY00743
River NameRAQUETTE RIVER
Latitude44.7433
Longitude-75.0054
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)NYS DEC
Incident Time
Incident Duration9 months
Incident Report ProducedYes
Information SourcesNY Dam Safety
