Coxsackie Reservoir #2 Dam
Coxsackie Reservoir #2 Dam is a concrete dam located in Greene County, New York, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Coxsackie Reservoir #2 Dam
The primary purpose of Coxsackie Reservoir #2 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 Nys Department Of Corrections And Community Supervision - Faciltiies Planning (state). It impounds the Tr-coxsackie Creek near West Coxsackie.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 215 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 190 acre-feet. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/17/2025.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Greene |
| Nearest City | West Coxsackie |
| River/Stream | Tr-coxsackie Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.34972, -73.85611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 215 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 190 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,440 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision - Faciltiies Planning |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/17/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01336 |
| Federal ID | NY01336 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |