Altamont Main Reservoir Dam

New York — Albany County

Location

StateNew York
CountyAlbany
Coordinates42.69278, -74.07694

Physical Characteristics

NID Height37 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length330 ft
NID Storage140 acre-ft
Max Storage140 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1898
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerVILLAGE OF ALTAMONT

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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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