Rensselaer Lake Dam
New York — Albany County — TR-HUDSON RIVER
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Albany |
| River | TR-HUDSON RIVER |
| Coordinates | 42.69611, -73.83222 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| NID Storage | 472 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 472 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 25, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1850 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | ALBANY WATER BOARD |
| Other Name | Six Mile Waterworks |
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.