Setting Pole Rapids Dam

New York — Franklin County — RAQUETTE RIVER

Location

StateNew York
CountyFranklin
RiverRAQUETTE RIVER
Coordinates44.23333, -74.53000

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length229 ft
NID Storage36,400 acre-ft
Max Storage36,400 acre-ft
Surface Area7,000 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 10, 1997
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1934
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTOWN OF ALTAMONT
Other NameRaquette Pond

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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.

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