Piercefield

St. Lawrence County, New York (near Stark)

River/Stream: Raquette River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
22 ft
Dam Length
842 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,757 acre-ft
Year Completed
1914
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
11,900 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-08-17

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
NY00945
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
44.23310, -74.56540
Age
112 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.