School Street
School Street is a concrete dam located in Albany County, New York, built in 1865. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About School Street
The primary purpose of School Street 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 Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.p. (private). It impounds the Mohawk River near Cohoes.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 1,280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 240 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3,456 square miles. Completed in 1865, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half 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. 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 07/26/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | Cohoes |
| River/Stream | Mohawk River |
| Coordinates | 42.79690, -73.71380 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1865 (161 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,456 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Erie Boulevard Hydropower, L.P. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00173 |
| Federal ID | NY00173 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |