Browns Falls

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew York
CountySt. Lawrence
Nearest CityFine
River/StreamEast Branch Oswegatchie River
Coordinates44.21270, -75.03700

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height70 ft
Dam Height69 ft
Dam Length941 ft
Year Completed1922 (104 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,234 acre-ft
Max Storage3,234 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,234 acre-ft
Surface Area168 acres
Drainage Area178 sq mi
Max Discharge8,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDNY00762
Federal IDNY00762
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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