Potsdam - East Dam

New York, St. Lawrence County, Raquette River

Location

StateNew York
CountySt. Lawrence
RiverRaquette River
Coordinates44.66900, -74.98840

Physical Characteristics

NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length165 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 Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1903
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeMasonry
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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