Rainbow Falls

New York — Clinton County — Ausable River

Location

StateNew York
CountyClinton
RiverAusable River
Coordinates44.52280, -73.45950

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length435 ft
NID Storage180 acre-ft
Max Storage180 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 7, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1926
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerNew York State Electric & Gas Corporation

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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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