Lisha Kill Dam
Lisha Kill Dam is a concrete dam located in Albany County, New York, built in 1923. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lisha Kill Dam
The primary purpose of Lisha Kill Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Arnold Leto (private). It impounds the Lisha Kill near Maywood.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 265 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 11 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1923, 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 03/13/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | Maywood |
| River/Stream | Lisha Kill |
| Coordinates | 42.75000, -73.88111 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Year Completed | 1923 (103 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | ARNOLD LETO |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13349 |
| Federal ID | NY13349 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |