Dam At Lock E 27
Dam At Lock E 27 is a concrete dam located in Wayne County, New York, built in 1910. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Dam At Lock E 27
The primary purpose of Dam At Lock E 27 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 New York State Canal Corporation (state). It impounds the Erie Canal Clyde River near Lyons.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 169 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 82 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 316 square miles. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/10/2013. That was over 12 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Wayne |
| Nearest City | Lyons |
| River/Stream | Erie Canal Clyde River |
| Coordinates | 43.06222, -76.99750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 169 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 82 acres |
| Drainage Area | 316 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | New York State Canal Corporation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/10/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00955 |
| Federal ID | NY00955 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |