Carry Falls Dike E Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 16, 2025
Carry Falls Dike E, located in Stark, New York, along the Raquette River, was completed in 1953 and serves as a key structure for hydroelectric power generation and recreation purposes.
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Summary
This private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 10 feet and stretches 320 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 104,463 acre-feet. Despite its small size, the dam has a high hazard potential, highlighting the importance of regular inspections and risk management measures to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Carry Falls Dike E plays a crucial role in water resource management in the St. Lawrence County, New York. With a drainage area of 877 square miles and a surface area of 3000 acres, the dam provides essential water storage and flow regulation for the surrounding ecosystem. However, as a privately owned structure, it does not fall under state regulation or permitting, emphasizing the need for federal oversight and enforcement to uphold safety standards and emergency preparedness protocols.
Carry Falls Dike E's association with four other structures underscores its interconnected role in the regional water infrastructure. Despite limited information on its condition assessment, the dam's critical role in hydroelectric power generation and water regulation highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to mitigate potential risks and ensure sustainable water resource management for current and future generations.
Year Completed |
1953 |
Dam Length |
320 |
Dam Height |
10 |
River Or Stream |
Raquette River |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
3000 |
Drainage Area |
877 |
Nid Storage |
104463 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Soil |
Nid Height |
10 |
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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.
Carry Falls Dike E