Glass Lake Dam

New York — Rensselaer County — WYNANTSKILL

Location

StateNew York
CountyRensselaer
RiverWYNANTSKILL
Coordinates42.62917, -73.53333

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length50 ft
NID Storage3,630 acre-ft
Max Storage3,630 acre-ft
Surface Area108 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 3, 2023
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1916
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerGLASS LAKE PRESERVATION CORPORATION

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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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