Forge Dam
Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | Brainardsville |
| River/Stream | CHATEAUGAY RIVER |
| Coordinates | 44.84139, -74.04111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1921 (105 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,816 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,816 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,816 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 568 acres |
| Drainage Area | 100 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,920 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CHATEAUGAY LAKES WATER LEVEL DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/20/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |