Cohoes Reservoir #3 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyAlbany
Nearest CityCohoes
River/StreamTR-MOHAWK RIVER
Coordinates42.78028, -73.72333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length2,800 ft
Year Completed1885 (141 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage230 acre-ft
Max Storage230 acre-ft
Normal Storage168 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge16 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF COHOES
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/17/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY01314
Federal IDNY01314
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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