Potsdam - West Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew York
CountySt. Lawrence
Nearest CityPotsdam
River/StreamRaquette River
Coordinates44.66780, -74.98980

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length220 ft
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage750 acre-ft
Max Storage750 acre-ft
Normal Storage750 acre-ft
Surface Area300 acres
Drainage Area1,031 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerVillage of Potsdam, NY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/17/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNY01257
Federal IDNY01562S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Potsdam - East Dam 0.1 mi Low Sissonville 1.5 mi Low Hewittville 2.7 mi Low Sugar Island 2.7 mi Low Unionville 3.3 mi Low Hannawa 3.9 mi Low Norwood 5.3 mi High Yaleville 6.8 mi Low Allens Falls 7.5 mi High Colton 8.2 mi High