Upper Mechanicville

New York — Saratoga County — Hudson River

Location

StateNew York
CountySaratoga
RiverHudson River
Coordinates42.91230, -73.67920

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length1,220 ft
NID Storage3,425 acre-ft
Max Storage3,425 acre-ft
Surface Area260 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 23, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1882
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeMasonry
Owner TypeState
OwnerNew York State Canal Corporation
Other NameLock C-3 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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