Higley

New York — St. Lawrence County — Raquette River

Location

StateNew York
CountySt. Lawrence
RiverRaquette River
Coordinates44.53050, -74.93200

Physical Characteristics

NID Height37 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length270 ft
NID Storage4,446 acre-ft
Max Storage4,446 acre-ft
Surface Area742 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 16, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1925
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerErie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.
Other NameHigley Falls Dam

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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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