Sugar Island

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew York
CountySt. Lawrence
Nearest CityPotsdam
River/StreamRaquette River
Coordinates44.62990, -74.97410

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length256 ft
Year Completed1925 (101 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage432 acre-ft
Max Storage432 acre-ft
Normal Storage432 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres
Drainage Area994 sq mi
Max Discharge15,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerErie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/13/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00248
Federal IDNY00248
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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