East Canada Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyHerkimer
Nearest CityEast Creek
River/StreamEAST CANADA CREEK
Coordinates43.02417, -74.74444

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height65 ft
Dam Height65 ft
Dam Length1,032 ft
Year Completed1924 (102 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,865 acre-ft
Max Storage5,865 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,490 acre-ft
Surface Area173 acres
Drainage Area288 sq mi
Max Discharge57,340 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerErie Boulevard Hydropower, LP/Brookfield Renewable
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/30/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00201
Federal IDNY00201
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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