Wilkie Intake Reservoir Dam is a concrete dam located in Warren County, New York, built in 1914. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall and 372 ft long, taller than 78% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Wilkie Intake Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Wilkie Intake 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 Glens Falls (local government). It impounds the Halfway Brook near Glens Falls.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 372 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 4 acre-feet. Completed in 1914, 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 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 10/22/2024.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Warren |
| Nearest City | Glens Falls |
| River/Stream | Halfway Brook |
| Coordinates | 43.34139, -73.72917 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 372 ft |
| Year Completed | 1914 (112 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Glens Falls |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13687 |
| Federal ID | NY13687 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |