Upper Mechanicville
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Saratoga |
| Nearest City | Mechanicville |
| River/Stream | Hudson River |
| Coordinates | 42.91230, -73.67920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1882 (144 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,425 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,425 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,425 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 260 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,500 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 130,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | New York State Canal Corporation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/23/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |