Newton Falls Lower

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew York
CountySt. Lawrence
Nearest CityFine
River/StreamOswegatchie River
Coordinates44.21241, -74.99861

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1927 (99 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage115 acre-ft
Max Storage115 acre-ft
Normal Storage115 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area172 sq mi
Max Discharge4,600 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerErie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/16/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00419
Federal IDNY00419
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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