Rail Joint Mill Dam

New York — Rensselaer County — WYNANTSKILL

Location

StateNew York
CountyRensselaer
RiverWYNANTSKILL
Coordinates42.70389, -73.69250

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length165 ft
NID Storage10 acre-ft
Max Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionJanuary 4, 2023
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1903
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF TROY
Other NamePortec Dam

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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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