Lock 24 Dam Erie Canal

Onondaga County, New York (near Baldwinsville)

River/Stream: SENECA RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Masonry
Height
21 ft
Dam Length
325 ft
Reservoir Storage
35,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1908
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
23,274 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2019-06-06

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NY00792
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
43.15694, -76.33361
Age
118 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.