Rainbow Falls
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Clinton |
| Nearest City | Ausable Chasm |
| River/Stream | Ausable River |
| Coordinates | 44.52280, -73.45950 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 435 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 503 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | New York State Electric & Gas Corporation |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |