Carry Falls Spillway

St. Lawrence County, New York (near Stark)

River/Stream: Raquette River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
76 ft
Dam Length
826 ft
Reservoir Storage
104,463 acre-ft
Year Completed
1953
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
18,800 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
NY00261
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
44.43540, -74.74690
Age
73 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.