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New York — Clinton County — Saranac River

Location

StateNew York
CountyClinton
RiverSaranac River
Coordinates44.62750, -73.76090

Physical Characteristics

NID Height63 ft
Dam Height63 ft
Dam Length1,014 ft
NID Storage2,670 acre-ft
Max Storage2,670 acre-ft
Surface Area93 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1917
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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