Lock E-3 Spillway Bypass Dam

Saratoga County, New York

River/Stream: Erie Canal

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
18 ft
Dam Length
323 ft
Reservoir Storage
196 acre-ft
Year Completed
1918
Primary Purpose
Navigation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
1,800 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-11-03

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
NY17177
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
42.79567, -73.68575
Age
108 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.