Stuyvesant Falls
Stuyvesant Falls is a masonry dam located in Columbia County, New York, built in 1900. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Stuyvesant Falls
The primary purpose of Stuyvesant 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 Town Of Stuyvesant, Ny (local government). It impounds the Kinderhook Creek near Stuyvesant Falls.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 240 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 46 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 220 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 325 square miles. Completed in 1900, the structure is over a century 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 09/13/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Columbia |
| Nearest City | Stuyvesant Falls |
| River/Stream | Kinderhook Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.35919, -73.73128 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 240 ft |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 220 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 46 acres |
| Drainage Area | 325 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 11,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Town of Stuyvesant, NY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00284 |
| Federal ID | NY00284 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |