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New York — Seneca County — Seneca Canal

Location

StateNew York
CountySeneca
RiverSeneca Canal
Coordinates42.90179, -76.86437

Physical Characteristics

NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length306 ft
NID Storage477,600 acre-ft
Max Storage447,600 acre-ft
Surface Area43,200 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 10, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1915
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeState
OwnerNew York State Canal Corporation
Other NameSeneca Lake 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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