Alcove Dam

New York — Albany County

Location

StateNew York
CountyAlbany
Coordinates42.46750, -73.93167

Physical Characteristics

NID Height80 ft
Dam Height80 ft
Dam Length2,180 ft
NID Storage40,242 acre-ft
Max Storage40,242 acre-ft
Surface Area1,434 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1929
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerALBANY WATER BOARD

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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