Lock E-3 Spillway Bypass Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountySaratoga
River/StreamErie Canal
Coordinates42.79567, -73.68575

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length323 ft
Year Completed1918 (108 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage196 acre-ft
Max Storage196 acre-ft
Normal Storage147 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,800 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerNew York State Canal Corporation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/28/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY17177
Federal IDNY17177
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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