Colton

St. Lawrence County, New York (near Colton)

River/Stream: Raquette River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
29 ft
Dam Length
306 ft
Reservoir Storage
620 acre-ft
Year Completed
1919
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
14,620 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-08-16

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NY00249
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
44.55520, -74.93940
Age
107 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.