Rensselaer Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyAlbany
Nearest CityRoessleville
River/StreamTR-HUDSON RIVER
Coordinates42.69611, -73.83222

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length1,250 ft
Year Completed1850 (176 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage472 acre-ft
Max Storage472 acre-ft
Normal Storage367 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge670 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerALBANY WATER BOARD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/25/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY01334
Federal IDNY01334
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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