Lock E-17 Dam At Little Falls
Lock E-17 Dam At Little Falls is an other dam located in Herkimer County, New York, built in 1982. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lock E-17 Dam At Little Falls
The primary purpose of Lock E-17 Dam At Little Falls 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 Mowhawk River near Little Falls.
The dam stands 60 feet tall and stretches 80 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a storage capacity of 7,100 acre-feet. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/09/2021.
At 60 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Herkimer |
| Nearest City | Little Falls |
| River/Stream | Mowhawk River |
| Coordinates | 43.03806, -74.84722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 80 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 7,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | New York State Canal Corporation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/09/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY12515 |
| Federal ID | NY12515 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |