Lock E-9 Dam At Rotterdam Jct
Lock E-9 Dam At Rotterdam Jct is an other dam located in Schenectady County, New York. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Lock E-9 Dam At Rotterdam Jct
The primary purpose of Lock E-9 Dam At Rotterdam Jct is navigation. The dam maintains water levels sufficient for boat and barge traffic, supporting commercial or recreational navigation on the waterway. The dam is owned by New York State Canal Corporation (state). It impounds the Erie Canal Mohawk River near Rotterdam Junction.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 585 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 390 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,100 acre-feet.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/16/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Schenectady |
| Nearest City | Rotterdam Junction |
| River/Stream | Erie Canal Mohawk River |
| Coordinates | 42.87806, -74.04250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 390 acres |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Navigation |
| Owner | New York State Canal Corporation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00962 |
| Federal ID | NY00962 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |