New York State Dam
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Saratoga |
| Nearest City | Cohoes |
| River/Stream | Mohawk River |
| Coordinates | 42.77759, -73.69478 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,950 ft |
| Year Completed | 1840 (186 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 275 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,462 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 38,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | New York State Department of Transportation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/09/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |