Mechanicville Reservoir Dam
Mechanicville Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Saratoga County, New York, built in 1892. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Mechanicville Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Mechanicville 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 City Of Mechanicville (local government). It impounds the Tr-plumb Brook near Willow Glen.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 322 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1892, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 01/05/2024.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New York dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Saratoga |
| Nearest City | Willow Glen |
| River/Stream | Tr-plumb Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.93833, -73.73083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1892 (134 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 322 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 322 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 201 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF MECHANICVILLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01061 |
| Federal ID | NY01061 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |