Lock E15 Fort Plain
Key Takeaway
Lock E15 Fort Plain is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 5.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 3.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 578 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,793 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00965 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
New York State Canal Corporation
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Lock E15 Fort Plain?
Lock E15 Fort Plain 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 Lock E15 Fort Plain?
Lock E15 Fort Plain 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 E15 Fort Plain built?
Lock E15 Fort Plain 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.
How tall is Lock E15 Fort Plain?
Lock E15 Fort Plain has a dam height of 8 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.