Dam Safety in New York (Phase I) is a comprehensive study of the available outreach material for dam owners and river recreationists in New York State. In partnership with the Water Resources Institute at Cornell University, New York Sea Grant detailed the resources available in regard to dam hazards, responsibilities for dam owners, and the dangers posed to recreators in proximity to potentially unsafe dams. Additionally, a model study was completed on the headwaters of the Black River Watershed to determine the extent of ghost dams – or non-inventoried dams in the region.
Results from Phase I of this project can be found here:
• Report: Review of Dam Safety Education, Extension and Outreach Materials in New York | PDF
• StoryMap: Dam Safety in New York | Click Here
Where you will find resources for dam owners, municipalities and recreators. This StoryMap also details dam removals, rehabilitations, and failure incidents across New York State, the Great Lakes and New England.