Benson Mines Little River Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountySt. Lawrence
Nearest CityStar Lake
River/StreamLITTLE RIVER
Coordinates44.15972, -74.97444

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height44 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length1,420 ft
Year Completed1948 (78 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,380 acre-ft
Max Storage2,380 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,660 acre-ft
Surface Area200 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerYing Sum Tsui
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/03/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00424
Federal IDNY00424
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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