Newton Falls Upper

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew York
CountySt. Lawrence
Nearest CityFine
River/StreamOswegatchie River
Coordinates44.21470, -74.98690

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length600 ft
Year Completed1927 (99 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,930 acre-ft
Max Storage5,930 acre-ft
Normal Storage5,930 acre-ft
Surface Area650 acres
Drainage Area172 sq mi
Max Discharge1,732 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerErie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/17/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00472
Federal IDNY00472
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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