Blake

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
Concrete
Height
80 ft
Dam Length
2,250 ft
Reservoir Storage
12,626 acre-ft
Year Completed
1957
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
66,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-06-08

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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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.