Stark Falls Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 18, 2025
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Summary
Lawrence, New York, is a gravity dam completed in 1957 for hydroelectric purposes on the Raquette River. With a height of 35 feet and a length of 1114 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 12,854 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 585 acres. The dam's maximum discharge capacity is 35,900 cubic feet per second, making it a significant water resource in the region.
Managed by a private owner, Stark Falls is regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and undergoes regular inspections to ensure its safety and efficiency. The dam features uncontrolled spillways, slide and tainter gates for outlet control, and is associated with five other structures in the area. With a high hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, Stark Falls plays a crucial role in water resource management and energy generation in New York, highlighting the intersection of water resources and climate considerations in infrastructure planning and maintenance.
Year Completed |
1957 |
Dam Length |
1114 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
Raquette River |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
585 |
Drainage Area |
877 |
Nid Storage |
12854 |
Outlet Gates |
Slide (sluice gate) - 2, Tainter (radial) - 2 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
35 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams 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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Stark Falls