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Macomb Dam

Macomb Dam is a lake in Franklin, New York.

Macomb Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Macomb Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Macomb Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.87746, -74.30608. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Macomb Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Macomb Dam yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Macomb Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Macomb Dam?

    Nearby: Malone (church, 7 km), Titus Mountain (viewpoint, 17 km), Glengarry House National Historic Site (attraction, 38 km), Glengarry Cairn (attraction, 38 km), Lake Saint Francis (lake, 39 km), Meacham Lake (lake, 44 km).