Indian Pass Ranch Dam, also known as North Meadow Brook Dam, is a privately owned structure located in North Elba, Essex County, New York.
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This dam is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) and serves multiple purposes, including hydroelectric power generation and recreation. It stands at a height of 25 feet and has a length of 165 feet, with a storage capacity of 27 acre-feet.
Situated on the Ausable River, Indian Pass Ranch Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment. Despite its high risk assessment rating of 2, the dam has not been modified or inspected since September 2011. The dam does not have a spillway and is not associated with any locks or outlet gates. While the Emergency Action Plan (EAP) status and risk management measures for the dam are not specified in the data, it is clear that this structure plays a vital role in the local water resource management and hydroelectric power generation efforts in the region.
Dam Length |
165 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
AUSABLE RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
4 |
Nid Storage |
27 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake
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Wanika Falls campsite
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Meadowbrook - DEC
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Sno-bird
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Wilmington Notch - DEC
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Gulf Brook Campsite #1
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