Alice Falls

Ausable River· Clinton, New York· Built 1895· Gravity· 80 ft tall
Low Hazard Hydroelectric Private

Key Takeaway

Alice Falls is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1895 and is 131 years old. Its primary use is hydroelectric.

Physical Details

Dam Height 80 ft (taller than 97.1% in NY)
Dam Length135 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage24 acre-ft
Normal Storage24 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area448 sq mi
Max Discharge4,650 cfs
Year Completed1895 (131 years old)
NID IDNY01529

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 18, 2022
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Eagle Creek Renewable Energies, LLC Parent Org (CRO)

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Alice Falls?

Alice Falls is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Alice Falls?

Alice Falls is owned by Eagle Creek Renewable Energies, LLC Parent Org (CRO) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Alice Falls built?

Alice Falls was completed in 1895, making it 131 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Alice Falls?

Alice Falls serves the following purposes: Hydroelectric. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Alice Falls?

Alice Falls has a dam height of 80 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Alice Falls last inspected?

Alice Falls was last inspected on May 18, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.