Indian Pass Ranch Dam
Indian Pass Ranch Dam is an earth dam located in Essex County, New York. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Indian Pass Ranch Dam
The primary purpose of Indian Pass Ranch Dam 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 Joseph Barile (private). It impounds the Ausable River near North Elba.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 165 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a storage capacity of 27 acre-feet.
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 09/19/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Essex |
| Nearest City | North Elba |
| River/Stream | Ausable River |
| Coordinates | 44.22639, -73.96028 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 165 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | JOSEPH BARILE |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/19/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY16173 |
| Federal ID | NY16173 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |