Camp Givah Dam
New York — Albany County — BASIC CREEK
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Albany |
| River | BASIC CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.56500, -74.05056 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 950 ft |
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 9, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1976 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | TEMPLE ISRAEL - CAMP GIVAH |
| Other Name | Sea of Sarah |
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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.