Eel Weir

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew York
CountySt. Lawrence
Nearest CityOgdensburg
River/StreamOswegatchie River
Coordinates44.63830, -75.49110

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeButtress
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length965 ft
Year Completed1928 (98 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage136 acre-ft
Max Storage136 acre-ft
Normal Storage136 acre-ft
Surface Area96 acres
Drainage Area1,580 sq mi
Max Discharge62,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerErie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/05/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00404
Federal IDNY00404
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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