Faith Mills Lower Dam
Faith Mills Lower Dam is a concrete dam located in Rensselaer County, New York, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Faith Mills Lower Dam
The primary purpose of Faith Mills Lower Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Sydney A. Bond (private). It impounds the Wynants Kill near Averill Park.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 26 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1930, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/13/2019.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Rensselaer |
| Nearest City | Averill Park |
| River/Stream | Wynants Kill |
| Coordinates | 42.62794, -73.55822 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Sydney A. Bond |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13725 |
| Federal ID | NY13725 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |