Richards Landing Dike I & Ii

New York — St. Lawrence County — St. Lawrence River

Location

StateNew York
CountySt. Lawrence
RiverSt. Lawrence River
Coordinates44.95420, -74.92770

Physical Characteristics

NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length12,100 ft
NID Storage803,000 acre-ft
Max Storage803,000 acre-ft
Surface Area37,500 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 3, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1958
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerNew York Power Authority
Other NameRichards Wildlife Dike

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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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