Hoosac School Dam
Hoosac School Dam is an earth dam located in Rensselaer County, New York, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hoosac School Dam
The primary purpose of Hoosac School Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hoosac School (private). It impounds the Pine Valley Brook near Hoosick Falls.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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 01/03/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Rensselaer |
| Nearest City | Hoosick Falls |
| River/Stream | Pine Valley Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.85572, -73.34519 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 750 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HOOSAC SCHOOL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01360 |
| Federal ID | NY01360 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |