West Albany Storm Retention Basin A Dam
West Albany Storm Retention Basin A Dam is an earth dam located in Albany County, New York, built in 1980. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About West Albany Storm Retention Basin A Dam
The primary purpose of West Albany Storm Retention Basin A Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Town Of Colonie (local government). It impounds the Sand Creek near West Albany.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 years old.
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 02/16/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | West Albany |
| River/Stream | Sand Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.69083, -73.77889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 21 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TOWN OF COLONIE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/16/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01491 |
| Federal ID | NY01491 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |