Lake Placid Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

CountyEssex
Nearest CityLake Placid
River/StreamOUTLET BROOK
Coordinates44.30472, -73.99556

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length131 ft
Year Completed1904 (122 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage112,996 acre-ft
Max Storage112,996 acre-ft
Normal Storage112,996 acre-ft
Surface Area2,173 acres
Drainage Area19 sq mi
Max Discharge310 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLAKE PLACID SHORE OWNERS' ASSOCIATION INC.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/03/2010
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNY00216
Federal IDNY00216
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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