Lock E-12 Dam At Tribes Hill
Lock E-12 Dam At Tribes Hill is an other dam located in Montgomery County, New York, built in 1910. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lock E-12 Dam At Tribes Hill
The primary purpose of Lock E-12 Dam At Tribes Hill is navigation. The dam maintains water levels sufficient for boat and barge traffic, supporting commercial or recreational navigation on the waterway. The dam is owned by New York State Canal Corporation (state). It impounds the Erie Canal Mohawk River near Tribes Hill.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 565 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 600 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 4,637 acre-feet. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/03/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Tribes Hill |
| River/Stream | Erie Canal Mohawk River |
| Coordinates | 42.94611, -74.28806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 565 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,637 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,637 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,637 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 600 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Navigation |
| Owner | New York State Canal Corporation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00959 |
| Federal ID | NY00959 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |