Stark Falls Dike A
Stark Falls Dike A is a rockfill dam located in St. Lawrence County, New York, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Stark Falls Dike A
The primary purpose of Stark Falls Dike A 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 Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.p. (private). It impounds the Raquette River near Stark.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 640 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 585 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 12,854 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 877 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. 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 06/08/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | St. Lawrence |
| Nearest City | Stark |
| River/Stream | Raquette River |
| Coordinates | 44.43940, -74.75840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 640 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12,854 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12,854 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12,854 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 585 acres |
| Drainage Area | 877 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00256 |
| Federal ID | NY00256S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |