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New York — Rensselaer County — Hoosic River

Location

StateNew York
CountyRensselaer
RiverHoosic River
Coordinates42.90450, -73.56220

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length218 ft
NID Storage280 acre-ft
Max Storage280 acre-ft
Surface Area70 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 12, 2017
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1927
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerValley Falls Associates
Other NameHoosic River 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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