Eel Weir

New York — St. Lawrence County — Oswegatchie River

Location

StateNew York
CountySt. Lawrence
RiverOswegatchie River
Coordinates44.63830, -75.49110

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length965 ft
NID Storage136 acre-ft
Max Storage136 acre-ft
Surface Area96 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 5, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1928
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeButtress
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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