Union Falls

New York — Clinton County — Saranac River

Location

StateNew York
CountyClinton
RiverSaranac River
Coordinates44.50735, -73.91562

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length520 ft
NID Storage8,900 acre-ft
Max Storage8,900 acre-ft
Surface Area1,630 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 12, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1905
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerUnion Falls Hydropower LP

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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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