Onderdonk Lake Dam

New York — Albany County — SWITZ KILL

Location

StateNew York
CountyAlbany
RiverSWITZ KILL
Coordinates42.55056, -74.08583

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length100 ft
NID Storage280 acre-ft
Max Storage280 acre-ft
Surface Area64 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionFebruary 16, 2023
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1928
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerALBANY COUNTY;HELEN SISSON FAMILY TRUST;Jon Clark;NANCY REDZIKOWSKI & MARY TESORIERO;TOWN OF WESTERLO

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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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