Alcove Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | Alcove |
| River/Stream | HANNACROIS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.46750, -73.93167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 80 ft |
| Dam Height | 80 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40,242 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40,242 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29,464 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,434 acres |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12,410 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | ALBANY WATER BOARD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |