Steele Reservoir Dam
Steele Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Saratoga County, New York, built in 1907. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Steele Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Steele 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 Amsterdam (local government). It impounds the Steele Creek near North Broadalbin.
The dam stands 64 feet tall and stretches 488 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 162 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1907, 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 08/02/2022.
At 64 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Saratoga |
| Nearest City | North Broadalbin |
| River/Stream | Steele Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.15028, -74.06194 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Length | 488 ft |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 162 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 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 | NY00122 |
| Federal ID | NY00122 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |