West Albany Storm Retention Basin B Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

CountyAlbany
Nearest CityWest Albany
River/StreamSand Creek
Coordinates42.69214, -73.77833

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length160 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage23 acre-ft
Max Storage23 acre-ft
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerTOWN OF COLONIE
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection02/16/2023
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNY17154
Federal IDNY17154
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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