Rainbow Lake Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyFranklin
Nearest CityLoon Lake
River/StreamNORTH BRANCH SARANAC RIVER
Coordinates44.48833, -74.13833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length110 ft
Year Completed1875 (151 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,920 acre-ft
Max Storage1,920 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,920 acre-ft
Surface Area356 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerRAINBOW LAKE WATER PROTECTION DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection05/01/1980
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY01112
Federal IDNY01112
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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