North Lake C Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyHerkimer
Nearest CityAtwell
River/StreamTR-BLACK RIVER
Coordinates43.52167, -74.94000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length190 ft
Year Completed1850 (176 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage6,190 acre-ft
Max Storage6,190 acre-ft
Normal Storage5,480 acre-ft
Surface Area442 acres
Max Discharge5,590 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerNew York State Canal Corporation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/10/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00327
Federal IDNY00327
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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