Lake George Outlet - Canal Intake
Lake George Outlet - Canal Intake is a concrete dam located in Essex County, New York, built in 1987. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake George Outlet - Canal Intake
The primary purpose of Lake George Outlet - Canal Intake is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Lachute Hydro Company, Llc (private). It impounds the La Chute River near Ticonderoga.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 91 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28,160 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,250,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 234 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/17/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New York dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | Ticonderoga |
| River/Stream | La Chute River |
| Coordinates | 43.83730, -73.42960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 91 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,250,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,250,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,250,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28,160 acres |
| Drainage Area | 234 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | LaChute Hydro Company, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00230 |
| Federal ID | NY00230S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |