Minetto Lock & Dam 5

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew York
CountyOswego
Nearest CityOswego
River/StreamOswego River
Coordinates43.39980, -76.47240

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1915 (111 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,950 acre-ft
Max Storage3,950 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,950 acre-ft
Surface Area350 acres
Drainage Area5,092 sq mi
Max Discharge30,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerNew York State Canal Corporation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/29/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00402
Federal IDNY00402
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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