Lower Ausable Lake Dam

New York — Essex County — EAST BRANCH AUSABLE RIVER

Location

StateNew York
CountyEssex
RiverEAST BRANCH AUSABLE RIVER
Coordinates44.11861, -73.82583

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length91 ft
NID Storage819 acre-ft
Max Storage819 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 24, 2023
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1912
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeMasonry
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerAUSABLE CLUB ADIRONDACK MT RESERVE

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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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