Potsdam - East Dam
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | New York |
| County | St. Lawrence |
| Nearest City | Sissonville |
| River/Stream | Raquette River |
| Coordinates | 44.66900, -74.98840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 165 ft |
| Year Completed | 1903 (123 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 300 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,031 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Village of Potsdam, NY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/17/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |