Hudson Falls
Hudson Falls is a concrete dam located in Saratoga County, New York, built in 1996. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hudson Falls
The primary purpose of Hudson Falls 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 Northern Electric Power Co. (private). It impounds the Hudson River near Fort Edwards.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 1,270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 103 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 413 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,813 square miles. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 years 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 07/27/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Saratoga |
| Nearest City | Fort Edwards |
| River/Stream | Hudson River |
| Coordinates | 43.29690, -73.59260 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 413 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 413 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 413 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 103 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,813 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 45,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Northern Electric Power Co. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00144 |
| Federal ID | NY00144 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |