West Albany Storm Retention Basin B Dam is an earth dam located in Albany County, New York. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 160 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 West Albany Storm Retention Basin B Dam
The primary purpose of West Albany Storm Retention Basin B 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 Town of Colonie (local government). It impounds the Sand Creek near West Albany.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 23 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.
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 02/16/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Albany |
| Nearest City | West Albany |
| River/Stream | Sand Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.69214, -73.77833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Town of Colonie |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 02/16/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY17154 |
| Federal ID | NY17154 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |