Potsdam - West Dam

New York — St. Lawrence County — Raquette River

Location

StateNew York
CountySt. Lawrence
RiverRaquette River
Coordinates44.66780, -74.98980

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length220 ft
NID Storage750 acre-ft
Max Storage750 acre-ft
Surface Area300 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 17, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1990
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerVillage of Potsdam, NY

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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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