Ireland Vly Dam
Ireland Vly Dam is a concrete dam located in Saratoga County, New York, built in 1931. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ireland Vly Dam
The primary purpose of Ireland Vly 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 Amsterdam (local government). It impounds the Hans Creek near North Broadalbin.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 970 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 259 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,800 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles. Completed in 1931, 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 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 08/02/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Saratoga |
| Nearest City | North Broadalbin |
| River/Stream | Hans Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.14333, -74.02861 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 970 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 259 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF AMSTERDAM |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00028 |
| Federal ID | NY00028 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |