Chateaugay Chasm

New York — Franklin County — Chateaugay River

Location

StateNew York
CountyFranklin
RiverChateaugay River
Coordinates44.93180, -74.11250

Physical Characteristics

NID Height63 ft
Dam Height63 ft
Dam Length40 ft
NID Storage73 acre-ft
Max Storage73 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 8, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1954
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerAmpersand Hydro, LLC
Other NameChasm Power Company 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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