Kushaqua Lake Outlet Dam
Kushaqua Lake Outlet Dam is a concrete dam located in Franklin County, New York, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Kushaqua Lake Outlet Dam
The primary purpose of Kushaqua Lake Outlet Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Rainbow Lake Water Protection District (local government). It impounds the North Branch Saranac River near Loon Lake.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 75 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 377 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 10,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 30 square miles. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 10/17/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Loon Lake |
| River/Stream | North Branch Saranac River |
| Coordinates | 44.52833, -74.10333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 75 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8,953 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 377 acres |
| Drainage Area | 30 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 550 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | RAINBOW LAKE WATER PROTECTION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/17/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00244 |
| Federal ID | NY00244 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |