Benson Mines Plant Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

CountySt. Lawrence
Nearest CityStar Lake
River/StreamLITTLE RIVER
Coordinates44.16972, -74.99250

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length400 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage210 acre-ft
Max Storage210 acre-ft
Normal Storage210 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Max Discharge5,600 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerST LAWRENCE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/13/2010
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNY01391
Federal IDNY01391
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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