Spillway E-2 Bypass Dam

New York — Saratoga County — Erie Canal

Location

StateNew York
CountySaratoga
RiverErie Canal
Coordinates42.79028, -73.68189

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length141 ft
NID Storage118 acre-ft
Max Storage118 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 28, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1918
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerNew York State Canal 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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