Altamont Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Albany County, New York, built in 1936. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Altamont Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Altamont 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 Altamont (local government). It impounds the Tr-bozenkill near Altamont.
The dam stands 23 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 46 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1936, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/04/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | Altamont |
| River/Stream | Tr-bozenkill |
| Coordinates | 42.68639, -74.07500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 310 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Village of Altamont |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 04/04/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13070 |
| Federal ID | NY13070 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |