Clarks Mills Lower
Clarks Mills Lower is a concrete dam located in Washington County, New York, built in 1910. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Clarks Mills Lower
The primary purpose of Clarks Mills Lower 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 Hollingsworth & Vose Company (private). It impounds the Battenkill River near Easton.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 450 square miles. Completed in 1910, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/20/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Washington |
| Nearest City | Easton |
| River/Stream | Battenkill River |
| Coordinates | 43.11580, -73.56810 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 450 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 14,390 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Hollingsworth & Vose Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00927 |
| Federal ID | NY00927 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |