Nassau Lake Dam

New York — Rensselaer County — VALATIE KILL

Location

StateNew York
CountyRensselaer
RiverVALATIE KILL
Coordinates42.53111, -73.60250

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length200 ft
NID Storage550 acre-ft
Max Storage550 acre-ft
Surface Area173 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 3, 2022
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1792
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerNASSAU LAKE PARK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION 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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