Mechanicville
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Rensselaer |
| Nearest City | Mechanicville |
| River/Stream | Hudson River |
| Coordinates | 42.87970, -73.67560 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,774 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 275 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4,572 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 169,900 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | New York State Canal Corporation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |