Stewart's Landing Dam on State Land
- Date Range
- 1856 – 2021
- Title
- Stewart's Landing Dam on State Land
- What occurred
- The dam at Stewart's Landing was first built of stone to generate power for a saw mill. It has more widely used to control the water level of Canada Lake and the connecting lakes, which has a history of flooding and wrecking cabins. In 1897, a "flow line" was drawn on a map indicating the height at which the water should not pass. When a large storm is coming the dam can be opened to let water out in preparation. The construction of the dam on state land is a small obstruction of the natural beauty, but it brings people to the lake. Before the dam there was no way to get to Canada Lake directly from the west, but a road was added connecting Stewarts Landing and Stratford. The dam is also accessible by roughly 40 or less horsepower engines after navigating a winding, rocky path. The dam has become a local hot spot during the summer months for those who don't have camps on the lake, who come to swim in the water on the opposite side when the dam is closed.
- Location
- 1168 Stewart's Landing Rd, Stratford, NY 13470
- Image Citation
- canadalakeconservation.com
- Student name(s)
- Lillian Woods