Quackenderry Creek Dam
Quackenderry Creek Dam is an other dam located in Rensselaer County, New York, built in 2002. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Quackenderry Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Quackenderry Creek Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of Rensselaer (local government). It impounds the Quackenderry Creek near Rensselaer.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 235 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 2002, the structure is relatively new.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 01/11/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New York dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Rensselaer |
| Nearest City | Rensselaer |
| River/Stream | Quackenderry Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.65472, -73.72667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 235 ft |
| Year Completed | 2002 (24 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF RENSSELAER |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY16071 |
| Federal ID | NY16071 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |