South Dam
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Clinton |
| Nearest City | Plattsburgh |
| River/Stream | Saranac River |
| Coordinates | 44.66930, -73.50780 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 105 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 820 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 820 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 820 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 95 acres |
| Drainage Area | 604 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Lower Saranac Hydro Partners, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |