Tivoli Lake Dam
Tivoli Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Albany County, New York, built in 1851. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Tivoli Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Tivoli Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Albany Water Board (local government). It impounds the Tr-hudson River near Albany.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1851, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/01/2020.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | Albany |
| River/Stream | Tr-hudson River |
| Coordinates | 42.67028, -73.76083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1851 (175 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ALBANY WATER BOARD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13383 |
| Federal ID | NY13383 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |