High Falls

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew York
CountyClinton
Nearest CityMoffitsville
River/StreamSaranac River
Coordinates44.62750, -73.76090

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height63 ft
Dam Height63 ft
Dam Length1,014 ft
Year Completed1917 (109 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,670 acre-ft
Max Storage2,670 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,670 acre-ft
Surface Area93 acres
Drainage Area490 sq mi
Max Discharge40,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerNew York State Electric & Gas Corporation
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/07/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00247
Federal IDNY00247
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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