James Thompson

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew York
CountyRensselaer
Nearest CityValley Falls
River/StreamHoosic River
Coordinates42.90450, -73.56220

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length218 ft
Year Completed1927 (99 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage280 acre-ft
Max Storage280 acre-ft
Normal Storage280 acre-ft
Surface Area70 acres
Drainage Area630 sq mi
Max Discharge10,800 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerValley Falls Associates
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/12/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNY00164
Federal IDNY00164
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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