Phoenix Lock & Dam No. 1
Phoenix Lock & Dam No. 1 is a concrete dam located in Oswego County, New York, built in 1914. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Phoenix Lock & Dam No. 1
The primary purpose of Phoenix Lock & Dam No. 1 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 Oswego River near Phoenix.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 1,014 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,109 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 19,750 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4,956 square miles. Completed in 1914, 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/08/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Oswego |
| Nearest City | Phoenix |
| River/Stream | Oswego River |
| Coordinates | 43.22810, -76.30130 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,014 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19,750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19,750 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19,750 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,109 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,956 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 62,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | New York State Canal Corporation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00773 |
| Federal ID | NY00773 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |