Dam At Lock E 27

ERIE CANAL CLYDE RIVER· Wayne, New York· Built 1910· Concrete· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Navigation Hydroelectric State Government

Key Takeaway

Dam At Lock E 27 is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 66% in NY)
Dam Length169 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage1.3K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.3K acre-ft
Surface Area82 acres
Drainage Area316 sq mi
Year Completed1910 (116 years old)
NID IDNY00955

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: September 10, 2013
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

New York State Canal Corporation

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dam At Lock E 27?

Dam At Lock E 27 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 Dam At Lock E 27?

Dam At Lock E 27 is owned by New York State Canal Corporation (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dam At Lock E 27 built?

Dam At Lock E 27 was completed in 1910, making it 116 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 Dam At Lock E 27?

Dam At Lock E 27 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Navigation, Hydroelectric. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dam At Lock E 27?

Dam At Lock E 27 has a dam height of 23 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 Dam At Lock E 27 last inspected?

Dam At Lock E 27 was last inspected on September 10, 2013. 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.