Mohawk Papers - West Dam

New York — Saratoga County — Mohawk River

Location

StateNew York
CountySaratoga
RiverMohawk River
Coordinates42.78387, -73.69165

Physical Characteristics

NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length142 ft
NID Storage125 acre-ft
Max Storage125 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 21, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerMohawk Paper Mills

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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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