Dams in Montgomery County, New York
12Total Dams
2High Hazard
9Significant
Dam Safety in Montgomery County, New York
Montgomery County has 12 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 9 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 4 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Montgomery County is 111 years old. The most common purpose is navigation. The tallest dam is Brookside Reservoir Dam at 50 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Reservoir Dam | High | Satisfactory | 50 | Water Supply | 1882 |
| Harrower Pond Dam | High | Poor | 25 | Recreation | 1870 |
| Fonda Reservoir Dam | Significant | Poor | 26 | Water Supply | 1972 |
| Lock E-10 Dam At Cranesville | Significant | Not Rated | 20 | Navigation | |
| Lock E-11 Dam At Amsterdam | Significant | Not Rated | 20 | Navigation | 1910 |
| Lock E-12 Dam At Tribes Hill | Significant | Not Rated | 20 | Navigation | 1910 |
| Lock E-14 Dam At Canajoharie | Significant | Not Rated | 18 | Navigation | 1910 |
| Lock E-13 Dam At Fonda-fultonville | Significant | Not Rated | 18 | Navigation | 1910 |
| Lock E-15 Dam At Fort Plain | Significant | Not Rated | 18 | Navigation | 1910 |
| Smeallie Dam | Significant | Poor | 10 | Irrigation | 1974 |
| Harrower Lower Dam | Significant | Poor | 8 | Hydroelectric | 1898 |
| George Vosburgh Pond Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Recreation |