New York State Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew York
CountySaratoga
Nearest CityCohoes
River/StreamMohawk River
Coordinates42.77759, -73.69478

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length1,950 ft
Year Completed1840 (186 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage275 acre-ft
Max Storage275 acre-ft
Normal Storage275 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres
Drainage Area3,462 sq mi
Max Discharge38,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerNew York State Department of Transportation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/09/2018
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNY00949
Federal IDNY00949
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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