Forge Dam
New York — Franklin County — CHATEAUGAY RIVER
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Franklin |
| River | CHATEAUGAY RIVER |
| Coordinates | 44.84139, -74.04111 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| NID Storage | 6,816 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,816 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 568 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | March 20, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1921 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CHATEAUGAY LAKES WATER LEVEL DISTRICT |
| Other Name | Chateaugay Lake Dam |
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About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.