Warrensburg
Warrensburg is a concrete dam located in Warren County, New York, built in 1909. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Warrensburg
The primary purpose of Warrensburg is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Warrensburg Hydro Power Limited Partnership (private). It impounds the Schroon River near Warrensburg.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 288 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 554 square miles. Completed in 1909, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/27/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Warrensburg |
| River/Stream | Schroon River |
| Coordinates | 43.48290, -73.79890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 288 ft |
| Year Completed | 1909 (117 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 554 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 9,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Warrensburg Hydro Power Limited Partnership |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00010 |
| Federal ID | NY00010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |