Macomb Dam
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fiftythree
N 44° 52.654 W 074° 18.357
18T E 554818 N 4969584
Small dam with a powerplant on the Salmon River, NY
Waymark Code: WM4TJ1
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 09/28/2008
Views: 26
Macomb Hydroelectric Project located on the Salmon River in the Town of Malone, approximately 2.5 river miles north of the Village of Malone, in Franklin County
The Macomb Project, operated by Reliant Energy, consists of a 27-ft-high dam built in 1899(?) and a powerhouse with single 1000 MW turbine. Allowable drawdown is 1.0 ft, and turbine capacity is 310 cfs. Any flow in excess of 310 cfs passes the dam spillway.
(This is all info I can find relevant to this dam)
Waterway where the dam is located: Salmon River, Lamica Lake
Main use of the Water Dam: Hydroelectric Power Production
Material used in the structure: Masonry/Concrete
Height of Dam: 27ft
Fishing Allowed: yes
Date built: Not listed
Motor Sports Allowed: Not Listed
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