Newton Falls Lower

New York — St. Lawrence County — Oswegatchie River

Location

StateNew York
CountySt. Lawrence
RiverOswegatchie River
Coordinates44.21241, -74.99861

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length350 ft
NID Storage115 acre-ft
Max Storage115 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 16, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1927
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerErie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.
Other NameNewton Falls Paper Mill 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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