Fowler #7 - Dam No. 1
Fowler #7 - Dam No. 1 is a concrete dam located in St. Lawrence County, New York, built in 1928. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fowler #7 - Dam No. 1
The primary purpose of Fowler #7 - Dam No. 1 is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. It impounds the Oswegatchie River near Hailesboro.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 75 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 30 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 650 square miles. Completed in 1928, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/22/2018.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | St. Lawrence |
| Nearest City | Hailesboro |
| River/Stream | Oswegatchie River |
| Coordinates | 44.30420, -75.42540 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 75 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 650 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY12196 |
| Federal ID | NY12196 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |