North Lake A Dam (spillway)

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyHerkimer
Nearest CityAtwell
River/StreamNORTH LAKE OUTLET
Coordinates43.52167, -74.94833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length160 ft
Year Completed1850 (176 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,208 acre-ft
Max Storage2,208 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,473 acre-ft
Surface Area442 acres
Drainage Area31 sq mi
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerNew York State Canal Corporation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection04/10/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00325
Federal IDNY00325
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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