Niagara Mohawk Power Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountySt. Lawrence
Nearest CityFine
River/StreamOSWEGATCHIE RIVER
Coordinates44.27000, -75.19917

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length80 ft
Year Completed1916 (110 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage48 acre-ft
Max Storage48 acre-ft
Normal Storage23 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area275 sq mi
Max Discharge5,949 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerErie Boulevard Hydropower, LP/Brookfield Renewable
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/29/1998
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY12354
Federal IDNY12354
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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