Wright Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyRensselaer
Nearest CityTroy
River/StreamPISCAWAN KILL
Coordinates42.74833, -73.67194

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height46 ft
Dam Height46 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1861 (165 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage129 acre-ft
Max Storage129 acre-ft
Normal Storage107 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCITY OF TROY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection01/09/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00757
Federal IDNY00757
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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