Burden Lake Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyRensselaer
Nearest CityWest Sand Lake
River/StreamTR-WYNANTSKILL
Coordinates42.62406, -73.56653

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length365 ft
Year Completed1916 (110 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage7,600 acre-ft
Max Storage7,600 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,598 acre-ft
Surface Area369 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerBurden Lake Preservation Corporation;Daniel L. Alger;Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Liane Densmore;RENSSELAER COUNTY
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/04/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00275
Federal IDNY00275
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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