Hastings Power Dam
Hastings Power Dam is a concrete dam located in Rensselaer County, New York, built in 1920. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hastings Power Dam
The primary purpose of Hastings Power 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 Troy Sand & Gravel Co. Inc.;troy Sand & Gravel Co., Inc. (private). It impounds the Wynantskill near Snyders Corners.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 125 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 22 acre-feet. Completed in 1920, 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 12/13/2019.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Rensselaer |
| Nearest City | Snyders Corners |
| River/Stream | Wynantskill |
| Coordinates | 42.65361, -73.60889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 125 ft |
| Year Completed | 1920 (106 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Troy Sand & Gravel Co. Inc.;Troy Sand & Gravel Co., Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13734 |
| Federal ID | NY13734 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |