Harrower Lower Dam
Harrower Lower Dam is a concrete dam located in Montgomery County, New York, built in 1898. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Harrower Lower Dam
The primary purpose of Harrower Lower Dam 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 Allen Pileckas (private). It impounds the Chuctanunda Creek near Hagaman Ny.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 50 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3 acre-feet. Completed in 1898, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 01/09/2025.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Montgomery |
| Nearest City | Hagaman Ny |
| River/Stream | Chuctanunda Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.97569, -74.15119 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 50 ft |
| Year Completed | 1898 (128 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Allen Pileckas |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/09/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13050 |
| Federal ID | NY13050 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |