Van Derheyden Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyRensselaer
Nearest CityTroy
River/StreamPISCAWAN KILL
Coordinates42.76306, -73.63944

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length380 ft
Year Completed1868 (158 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage79 acre-ft
Max Storage79 acre-ft
Normal Storage47 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge480 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTOWN OF BRUNSWICK
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/04/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00116
Federal IDNY00116
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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