Higley

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew York
CountySt. Lawrence
Nearest CityColton
River/StreamRaquette River
Coordinates44.53050, -74.93200

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height37 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length270 ft
Year Completed1925 (101 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,446 acre-ft
Max Storage4,446 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,446 acre-ft
Surface Area742 acres
Drainage Area979 sq mi
Max Discharge11,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerErie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/16/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00252
Federal IDNY00252
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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