New York Village Seeks Dam License Renewal
Published Date: 7/1/2026
Notice
Summary
The Village of Saranac Lake wants to renew its license to run the Lake Flower Dam hydroelectric project on the Saranac River. The government is now reviewing the environmental impact and asking the public to share their thoughts by August 25, 2026. This process affects local residents and anyone interested in clean energy and river health, with decisions that could shape the project’s future and costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Project to stay run‑of‑river
The Village proposes to continue operating the Lake Flower Dam in a run-of-river mode so project outflow will approximate inflow and the normal maximum impoundment surface elevation will be maintained at 1,528.67 feet NGVD 29.
Minimum downstream flow set at 55 cfs
The Village proposes to continue releasing a minimum flow of 55 cubic feet per second (cfs) or inflow, whichever is less, as measured immediately downstream of the dam.
Recreation facilities kept and expanded
The Village proposes to continue maintaining existing project recreation facilities (Riverside Park, Hydropoint Park, Beaver Park, River Walk) and to develop a new whitewater park (Boothe River Park) downstream of the dam.
Applicant will implement environmental plans
The Village proposes to implement an invasive species plan, a bat and bald eagle plan, an impoundment drawdown plan, and an operation compliance monitoring plan as part of its license application.
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