Red Mills Dam
Red Mills Dam is a concrete dam located in Columbia County, New York, built in 1938. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Red Mills Dam
The primary purpose of Red Mills Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Merchant & Ivory Foundation (private). It impounds the Claverack Creek near Claverack.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 245 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 166 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 57 square miles. Completed in 1938, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/04/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Columbia |
| Nearest City | Claverack |
| River/Stream | Claverack Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.22111, -73.71167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 245 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 166 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 57 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,862 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Merchant & Ivory Foundation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01306 |
| Federal ID | NY01306 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |