South Colton

St. Lawrence County, New York (near South Colton)

River/Stream: Raquette River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
42 ft
Dam Length
970 ft
Reservoir Storage
3,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1954
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
70,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-06-07

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
NY00259
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
44.51740, -74.88140
Age
72 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.