Halfway Brook Reservoir Dam
Halfway Brook Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Warren County, New York, built in 1936. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Halfway Brook Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Halfway Brook Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Glens Falls (local government). It impounds the Halfway Creek near Glens Falls.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 410 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 289 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 08/25/2021.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Glens Falls |
| River/Stream | Halfway Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.31694, -73.68000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 289 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 289 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,670 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF GLENS FALLS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00264 |
| Federal ID | NY00264 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |