Union Falls

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew York
CountyClinton
Nearest CityClayburg
River/StreamSaranac River
Coordinates44.50735, -73.91562

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length520 ft
Year Completed1905 (121 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,900 acre-ft
Max Storage8,900 acre-ft
Normal Storage8,900 acre-ft
Surface Area1,630 acres
Drainage Area329 sq mi
Max Discharge13,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerUnion Falls Hydropower LP
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/12/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00238
Federal IDNY00238
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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