Rotterdam Square Impoundment Dam

New York — Schenectady County — POENTIC KILL

Location

StateNew York
CountySchenectady
RiverPOENTIC KILL
Coordinates42.81083, -73.98472

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length3,300 ft
NID Storage76 acre-ft
Max Storage76 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 1, 1994
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1987
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWILMORITE INC

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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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