Lake George Outlet - Canal Intake dam
Lake George Outlet - Canal Intake
Lake George Outlet - Canal Intake, located in Ticonderoga, New York, serves as a crucial water resource structure on the La Chute River. This private intake, completed in 1987, primarily supports hydroelectric power generation, with additional purposes including fire protection and maintaining a stock or small fish pond. The dam, standing at a height of 27.5 feet and spanning 91 feet in length, stores up to 2,250,000 acre-feet of water, covering a surface area of 28,160 acres and draining a watershed area of 234 square miles.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, this structure plays a pivotal role in water management and energy production in the region. With a high hazard potential and a risk assessment rating of 2 (high), ongoing inspections and regulatory oversight by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ensure the safety and integrity of the dam. While specific details about the dam's condition assessment and emergency action plan are not currently available, its critical function in the local water infrastructure underscores the importance of continued monitoring and risk management measures.
Lake George Outlet - Canal Intake stands as a vital component of the water resource network in Essex County, New York, contributing to both environmental conservation and energy generation efforts. As climate change impacts water availability and usage patterns, structures like this dam play a crucial role in ensuring sustainable water management practices and supporting the region's hydroelectric power needs. With its strategic location on the La Chute River and state-permitted operations, this intake represents a key resource for water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the intersection of water infrastructure and environmental conservation efforts in the region.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lake George Outlet - Canal Intake -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Putnam Creek East Of Crown Point Center Ny | 373 cfs | → |
| Poultney River Below Fair Haven | 311 cfs | → |
| Otter Creek At Middlebury | 874 cfs | → |
| New Haven River At Brooksville Nr Middlebury | 196 cfs | → |
| Otter Creek At Center Rutland | 606 cfs | → |
| Little Otter Creek At Ferrisburg | 45 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake George Outlet - Canal Intake .
Boat launches
- Lachuteriver Walk Interpretive Trail Ticonderoga
- Mossy Point Boat Launch
- Ticonderoga Boat Launch
- State Route 74 Shoreham
- Hanson Road Shoreham
- Chipman Point Road Orwell
Fishing spots
- Black Pond Access Point
- Lefferts Pond Area
- Combination Pond
- Moses Pond
- Heinburg Bridge Fishing Access Pier
Track Lake George Outlet - Canal Intake in the Snoflo app
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About Lake George Outlet - Canal Intake
Where does the data for Lake George Outlet - Canal Intake come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lake George Outlet - Canal Intake .