Upper & Lower Lakes Dam #1

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

CountySt. Lawrence
Nearest CityRensselaer Falls
River/StreamINDIAN CREEK
Coordinates44.58000, -75.31000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length1,900 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage9,590 acre-ft
Max Storage9,590 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,069 acre-ft
Surface Area520 acres
Drainage Area38 sq mi
Max Discharge210 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerNYS DEC
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/25/2002
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNY01196
Federal IDNY01196
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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