Thompson Island Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

CountySaratoga
Nearest CityFt Miller
River/StreamHUDSON RIVER
Coordinates43.18833, -73.58333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length736 ft
Year Completed1910 (116 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,000 acre-ft
Surface Area36 acres
Drainage Area3,440 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
OwnerNew York State Canal Corporation
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/27/1971
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNY01074
Federal IDNY01074
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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