Wager Dam
Wager Dam is a concrete dam located in Rensselaer County, New York, built in 1939. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Wager Dam
The primary purpose of Wager Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nick Petitti & Angela Petitti (private). It impounds the Bonesteel Creek near Ives Corner.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 105 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 58 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 590 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1939, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 01/31/2020.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Rensselaer |
| Nearest City | Ives Corner |
| River/Stream | Bonesteel Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.72394, -73.49339 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 105 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 590 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 590 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 410 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,060 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Nick Petitti & Angela Petitti |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/31/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00103 |
| Federal ID | NY00103 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |