Burden Lake Dam
New York — Rensselaer County — TR-WYNANTSKILL
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Rensselaer |
| River | TR-WYNANTSKILL |
| Coordinates | 42.62406, -73.56653 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
| NID Storage | 7,600 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 369 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | January 4, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1916 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Burden Lake Preservation Corporation;Daniel L. Alger;Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Liane Densmore;RENSSELAER COUNTY |
| Other Name | Burden Lake (Dam & Dikes) |
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.