Hoosick Falls Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

CountyRensselaer
Nearest CityHoosick Junction
River/StreamHOOSIC RIVER
Coordinates42.91167, -73.36167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length220 ft
Year Completed1890 (136 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage200 acre-ft
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage120 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area339 sq mi
Max Discharge12,200 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerHYDRO POWER INC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/06/2017
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNY00705
Federal IDNY00705
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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