Bethlehem Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Albany County, New York, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 1,400 ft long. 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 Bethlehem Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Bethlehem 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 Town of Bethlehem (local government).
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 07/19/1995. That was over 31 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | Cedar Hill |
| Coordinates | 42.56000, -73.78361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 12 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Bethlehem |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/19/1995 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY14912 |
| Federal ID | NY14912 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |