Mohawk Papers - West Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew York
CountySaratoga
Nearest CityTroy
River/StreamMohawk River
Coordinates42.78387, -73.69165

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length142 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage125 acre-ft
Max Storage125 acre-ft
Normal Storage125 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area3,456 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerMohawk Paper Mills
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/21/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNY01574
Federal IDNY01574S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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