Lows Lake Dam
Lows Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in St. Lawrence County, New York, built in 1903. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lows Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Lows Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nys Dec (state). It impounds the Bog River near Mountain Camp.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 170 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,759 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 21,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 37 square miles. Completed in 1903, the structure is over a century old.
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 08/23/2018.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | St. Lawrence |
| Nearest City | Mountain Camp |
| River/Stream | Bog River |
| Coordinates | 44.10972, -74.67167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1903 (123 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,759 acres |
| Drainage Area | 37 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 460 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NYS DEC |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/23/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00253 |
| Federal ID | NY00253 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |