Lock E-4 Embankment Dam

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountySaratoga
Nearest CityWaterford
River/StreamERIE CANAL
Coordinates42.80056, -73.69528

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length2,860 ft
Year Completed1915 (111 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage250 acre-ft
Max Storage250 acre-ft
Normal Storage195 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerNew York State Canal Corporation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection03/28/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00968
Federal IDNY00968
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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