Mud Lock C&S Canal Dam
Key Takeaway
Mud Lock C&S Canal Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1912 and is 114 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 20 ft (taller than 56.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Max Storage | 663.0K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 528.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42,240 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,572 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 34,392 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00416 |
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 Mud Lock C&S Canal Dam?
Mud Lock C&S Canal 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 Mud Lock C&S Canal Dam?
Mud Lock C&S Canal 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 Mud Lock C&S Canal Dam built?
Mud Lock C&S Canal Dam was completed in 1912, making it 114 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 Mud Lock C&S Canal Dam?
Mud Lock C&S Canal Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Navigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mud Lock C&S Canal Dam?
Mud Lock C&S Canal Dam has a dam height of 20 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 Mud Lock C&S Canal Dam last inspected?
Mud Lock C&S Canal Dam was last inspected on July 31, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.