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New York — St. Lawrence County — Raquette River

Location

StateNew York
CountySt. Lawrence
RiverRaquette River
Coordinates44.51650, -74.82110

Physical Characteristics

NID Height82 ft
Dam Height82 ft
Dam Length2,677 ft
NID Storage12,160 acre-ft
Max Storage12,160 acre-ft
Surface Area715 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 8, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1956
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
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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