Higley

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
37 ft
Dam Length
270 ft
Reservoir Storage
4,446 acre-ft
Year Completed
1925
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
11,500 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
NY00252
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
44.53050, -74.93200
Age
101 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.