Crescent - Dam C

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew York
CountyAlbany
Nearest CityCohoes
River/StreamMohawk River
Coordinates42.80650, -73.72220

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length530 ft
Year Completed1912 (114 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage70,000 acre-ft
Max Storage70,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage50,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area3,453 sq mi
Max Discharge548,300 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerNew York State Department of Transportation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/24/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNY00171
Federal IDNY00171S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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