Claverack Creek Dam #4 is a concrete dam located in Columbia County, New York. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 140 ft long, taller than 55% 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 Claverack Creek Dam #4
Claverack Creek Dam #4 is a dam in Columbia, New York. The dam is owned by Leo Seifer (deceased);lofty Nathan (private). It impounds the Claverack Creek near Stottville.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 42 acre-feet.
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 05/04/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Columbia |
| Nearest City | Stottville |
| River/Stream | Claverack Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.29278, -73.73528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 13,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Leo Seifer (deceased);lofty Nathan |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/04/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY13756 |
| Federal ID | NY13756 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |