Bartlett Carry Dam
Bartlett Carry Dam is a concrete dam located in Franklin County, New York, built in 1915. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bartlett Carry Dam
Bartlett Carry Dam is a dam in Franklin, New York. The dam is owned by Upper Saranac Lake Foundation Inc (private). It impounds the Saranac River near Saranac Lake.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 326 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5,066 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70,924 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 76 square miles. Completed in 1915, 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/04/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Saranac Lake |
| River/Stream | Saranac River |
| Coordinates | 44.25056, -74.29417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 326 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70,924 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70,924 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70,924 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5,066 acres |
| Drainage Area | 76 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 915 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | UPPER SARANAC LAKE FOUNDATION INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00011 |
| Federal ID | NY00011 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |