Churchtown Dam
Churchtown Dam is a concrete dam located in Columbia County, New York, built in 1904. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Churchtown Dam
The primary purpose of Churchtown 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 Hudson (local government). It impounds the Tr-taghkanic Creek near Glenco Mills.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 265 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1904, 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 05/01/2024.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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 | Columbia |
| Nearest City | Glenco Mills |
| River/Stream | Tr-taghkanic Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.16472, -73.71833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1904 (122 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 265 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 758 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF HUDSON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00079 |
| Federal ID | NY00079 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |