East Canada Lake Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| County | Herkimer |
| Nearest City | East Creek |
| River/Stream | EAST CANADA CREEK |
| Coordinates | 43.02417, -74.74444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,032 ft |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,865 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,865 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,490 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 173 acres |
| Drainage Area | 288 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 57,340 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Erie Boulevard Hydropower, LP/Brookfield Renewable |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |