Schaghticoke
Schaghticoke is a concrete dam located in Rensselaer County, New York, built in 1909. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Schaghticoke
The primary purpose of Schaghticoke 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 Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.p. (private). It impounds the Hoosic River near Schagticoke.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 150 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 795 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 635 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/20/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Rensselaer |
| Nearest City | Schagticoke |
| River/Stream | Hoosic River |
| Coordinates | 42.89360, -73.58870 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1909 (117 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 795 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 795 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 795 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 150 acres |
| Drainage Area | 635 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00118 |
| Federal ID | NY00118 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |