Lock E-17 Embankment Dam
Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| County | Herkimer |
| Nearest City | Little Falls |
| River/Stream | Mohawk River |
| Coordinates | 43.04006, -74.85458 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1918 (108 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,327 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,327 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,061 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 71 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,342 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | New York State Canal Corporation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |