Colton
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New York |
| County | St. Lawrence |
| Nearest City | Colton |
| River/Stream | Raquette River |
| Coordinates | 44.55520, -74.93940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 306 ft |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 620 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 152 acres |
| Drainage Area | 981 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14,620 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |