Bethlehem Reservoir Dam

Bethlehem Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Albany County, New York, built in 1995. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.

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 30 years ago.

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Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNew York
CountyAlbany
Nearest CityCedar Hill
Coordinates42.56000, -73.78361

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length1,400 ft
Year Completed1995 (31 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage75 acre-ft
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage67 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge12 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTOWN OF BETHLEHEM
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/19/1995
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNY14912
Federal IDNY14912
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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