Sturgeon Pool Dam
Sturgeon Pool Dam is a concrete dam located in Ulster County, New York, built in 1922. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sturgeon Pool Dam
The primary purpose of Sturgeon Pool 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 Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. (public utility). It impounds the Wallkill River near Rosendale.
The dam stands 109 feet tall and stretches 670 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 212 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 10,894 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 787 square miles. Completed in 1922, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 06/14/2024.
At 109 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New York dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Ulster |
| Nearest City | Rosendale |
| River/Stream | Wallkill River |
| Coordinates | 41.84833, -74.04556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 109 ft |
| Dam Height | 109 ft |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,894 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,894 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,894 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 212 acres |
| Drainage Area | 787 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 90,720 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp. |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/14/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00075 |
| Federal ID | NY00075 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |