Rainbow Lake Dam

New York — Franklin County — NORTH BRANCH SARANAC RIVER

Location

StateNew York
CountyFranklin
RiverNORTH BRANCH SARANAC RIVER
Coordinates44.48833, -74.13833

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length110 ft
NID Storage1,920 acre-ft
Max Storage1,920 acre-ft
Surface Area356 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 1, 1980
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1875
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerRAINBOW LAKE WATER PROTECTION DISTRICT
Other NameRainbow Lake

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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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