Potsdam - East Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew York
CountySt. Lawrence
Nearest CitySissonville
River/StreamRaquette River
Coordinates44.66900, -74.98840

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height7 ft
Dam Height7 ft
Dam Length165 ft
Year Completed1903 (123 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage750 acre-ft
Max Storage750 acre-ft
Normal Storage750 acre-ft
Surface Area300 acres
Drainage Area1,031 sq mi
Max Discharge11,800 cfs
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 IDNY01562
Federal IDNY01562
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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