Robert Moses - Niagara

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew York
CountyNiagara
Nearest CityLewiston
River/StreamNiagara River
Coordinates43.14220, -79.04020

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height97 ft
Dam Height97 ft
Dam Length1,100 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,960 acre-ft
Max Storage5,960 acre-ft
Normal Storage5,350 acre-ft
Surface Area71 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerNew York Power Authority
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/28/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY16253
Federal IDNY16253
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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