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Lock E-17 Dam

Lock E-17 Dam is a lake in Herkimer, New York.

Lock E-17 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 Lock E-17 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 Lock E-17 Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.03817, -74.84736. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lock E-17 Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Lock E-17 Dam yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Lock E-17 Dam?

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

    What are the places to visit near Lock E-17 Dam?

    Nearby: Herkimer Home State Historic Site (park, 4 km), Top Notch (viewpoint, 6 km), Kyser Lake (lake, 9 km), Shoemaker Hill (viewpoint, 10 km), Firey Hill (viewpoint, 12 km), Fort Dayton (fort, 15 km).