Watervliet Balancing Reservoir Dam
Watervliet Balancing Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Albany County, New York, built in 1915. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Watervliet Balancing Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Watervliet Balancing Reservoir 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 City Of Watervliet (local government). It impounds the Tr-hudson River near Colonie.
The dam stands 20 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 14 acre-feet. Completed in 1915, the structure is over a century 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 04/25/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | Colonie |
| River/Stream | Tr-hudson River |
| Coordinates | 42.73222, -73.74056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF WATERVLIET |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13743 |
| Federal ID | NY13743 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |