Spillway E-2 Bypass Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountySaratoga
Nearest CityVillage of Waterford
River/StreamErie Canal
Coordinates42.79028, -73.68189

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length141 ft
Year Completed1918 (108 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage118 acre-ft
Max Storage118 acre-ft
Normal Storage113 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge1,260 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 IDNY17180
Federal IDNY17180
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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