Burden Lake Dam

New York — Rensselaer County — TR-WYNANTSKILL

Location

StateNew York
CountyRensselaer
RiverTR-WYNANTSKILL
Coordinates42.62406, -73.56653

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length365 ft
NID Storage7,600 acre-ft
Max Storage7,600 acre-ft
Surface Area369 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 4, 2023
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1916
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBurden Lake Preservation Corporation;Daniel L. Alger;Mr. Joseph and Mrs. Liane Densmore;RENSSELAER COUNTY
Other NameBurden Lake (Dam & Dikes)

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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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