Ida Lake Dam
New York — Rensselaer County — POESTENKILL
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Rensselaer |
| River | POESTENKILL |
| Coordinates | 42.72139, -73.67278 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| NID Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | September 28, 2018 |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1912 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Other |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF TROY |
| Other Name | Belden Pond, Mt Ida Dam |
Location Map
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.