Lock E-5 Spillway Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountySaratoga
River/StreamErie Canal
Coordinates42.80128, -73.69719

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length580 ft
Year Completed1918 (108 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage165 acre-ft
Max Storage165 acre-ft
Normal Storage127 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,500 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 IDNY17178
Federal IDNY17178
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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