Curtis
Curtis is a concrete dam located in Saratoga County, New York, built in 1913. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Curtis
The primary purpose of Curtis 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 Curtis/palmer Hydroelectric Company, Lp (private). It impounds the Hudson River near Corinth.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 743 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 390 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,950 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,755 square miles. Completed in 1913, the structure is over a century old.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/19/2022.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Saratoga |
| Nearest City | Corinth |
| River/Stream | Hudson River |
| Coordinates | 43.24640, -73.82810 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 743 ft |
| Year Completed | 1913 (113 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,950 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,950 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,950 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 390 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,755 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 37,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Curtis/Palmer Hydroelectric Company, LP |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00138 |
| Federal ID | NY00138 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |