Niagara Mohawk Power Dam

New York — St. Lawrence County — OSWEGATCHIE RIVER

Location

StateNew York
CountySt. Lawrence
RiverOSWEGATCHIE RIVER
Coordinates44.27000, -75.19917

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length80 ft
NID Storage48 acre-ft
Max Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 29, 1998
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1916
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerErie Boulevard Hydropower, LP/Brookfield Renewable
Other NameOswegatchie River

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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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