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New York — Essex County — La Chute River

Location

StateNew York
CountyEssex
RiverLa Chute River
Coordinates43.83730, -73.42960

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length91 ft
NID Storage2,250,000 acre-ft
Max Storage2,250,000 acre-ft
Surface Area28,160 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 17, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1987
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerLaChute Hydro Company, LLC

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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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