Coxsackie Reservoir Dam
Coxsackie Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Greene County, New York, built in 1940. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Coxsackie Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Coxsackie 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 Village Of Coxsackie (local government). It impounds the Tr-coxsackie Creek near Climax.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1940, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/20/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Greene |
| Nearest City | Climax |
| River/Stream | Tr-coxsackie Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.37028, -73.86500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 97 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF COXSACKIE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/20/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00278 |
| Federal ID | NY00278 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |