Feeder Dam
Feeder Dam is a concrete dam located in Warren County, New York, built in 1924. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Feeder Dam
The primary purpose of Feeder 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 New York State Department Of Transportation (state). It impounds the Hudson River near South Glens Falls.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 717 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 10,900 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,790 square miles. Completed in 1924, 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 07/26/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | South Glens Falls |
| River/Stream | Hudson River |
| Coordinates | 43.29090, -73.66590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10,900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 717 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,790 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 52,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | New York State Department of Transportation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00143 |
| Federal ID | NY00143 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |