South Colton

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew York
CountySt. Lawrence
Nearest CitySouth Colton
River/StreamRaquette River
Coordinates44.51740, -74.88140

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length970 ft
Year Completed1954 (72 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,000 acre-ft
Max Storage3,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,000 acre-ft
Surface Area225 acres
Drainage Area942 sq mi
Max Discharge70,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerErie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/07/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00259
Federal IDNY00259
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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