Upper & Lower Lakes Dam #1

St. Lawrence County, New York (near Rensselaer Falls)

River/Stream: INDIAN CREEK

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
12 ft
Dam Length
1,900 ft
Reservoir Storage
9,590 acre-ft
Year Completed
1970
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
210 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2002-07-25

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NY01196
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
44.58000, -75.31000
Age
56 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.