Chateaugay High Fall dam
Chateaugay High Fall
Chateaugay High Fall, also known as High Falls Dam, is a captivating structure located in Chateaugay, New York along the Chateaugay River. Built in 1906 for hydroelectric purposes, this concrete, gravity, and masonry dam stands at a height of 63.2 feet and has a storage capacity of 34 acre-feet. With a spillway width of 82 feet and a maximum discharge of 3500 cubic feet per second, this dam serves as a key component in the region's water resource management and energy production efforts.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Chateaugay High Fall has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is not currently available, but inspections are conducted regularly to ensure its safety and structural integrity. With an emergency action plan last revised in December 2019 and a designated emergency contact procedure in place, the dam is equipped to respond effectively in case of any unforeseen events or natural disasters.
Overall, Chateaugay High Fall is a historical and essential piece of infrastructure in Franklin County, New York, contributing to water resource management, energy production, and flood control efforts in the region. Its strategic location along the Chateaugay River and controlled spillway system make it a vital asset for maintaining water levels and ensuring the safety of nearby communities.
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 Chateaugay High Fall -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Little Salmon River At Bombay Ny | 83 cfs | → |
| Little Chazy River Near Chazy Ny | 64 cfs | → |
| St. Regis River At Brasher Center Ny | 1,050 cfs | → |
| Saranac River At Plattsburgh Ny | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Salmon River At South Plattsburgh Ny | 44 cfs | → |
| Little Ausable River Near Valcour Ny | 43 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Chateaugay High Fall .
Track Chateaugay High Fall in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Chateaugay High Fall
Where does the data for Chateaugay High Fall 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 Low 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 Chateaugay High Fall .