Piercefield

New York — St. Lawrence County — Raquette River

Location

StateNew York
CountySt. Lawrence
RiverRaquette River
Coordinates44.23310, -74.56540

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length842 ft
NID Storage2,757 acre-ft
Max Storage2,757 acre-ft
Surface Area370 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 17, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1914
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerErie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.

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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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