Lock E-3 Spillway Bypass Dam
Key Takeaway
Lock E-3 Spillway Bypass Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1918 and is 108 years old. Its primary use is navigation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 49.5% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 323 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 147 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,800 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1918 (108 years old) |
| NID ID | NY17177 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
New York State Canal Corporation
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lock E-3 Spillway Bypass Dam?
Lock E-3 Spillway Bypass Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lock E-3 Spillway Bypass Dam?
Lock E-3 Spillway Bypass Dam 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 Lock E-3 Spillway Bypass Dam built?
Lock E-3 Spillway Bypass Dam was completed in 1918, making it 108 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 Lock E-3 Spillway Bypass Dam?
Lock E-3 Spillway Bypass Dam serves the following purposes: Navigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lock E-3 Spillway Bypass Dam?
Lock E-3 Spillway Bypass Dam has a dam height of 18 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 Lock E-3 Spillway Bypass Dam last inspected?
Lock E-3 Spillway Bypass Dam was last inspected on November 3, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.