9Total Dams
1High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Schenectady County, New York
Schenectady County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Schenectady County is 89 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Delanson Reservoir Dam at 30 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mariaville Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 16 | Recreation | 1925 |
| Lock E-9 Dam at Rotterdam Jct | Significant | Not assessed | 20 | Navigation | |
| Delanson Reservoir Dam | Low | Not assessed | 30 | Water Supply | 1915 |
| Duane Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Recreation | 1926 |
| Lock E-8 Dam at Scotia | Low | Not assessed | 16 | Navigation | 1910 |
| Duanesburg Reservoir Dam | Low | Not assessed | 15 | Water Supply | |
| Rotterdam Square Impoundment Dam | Low | Not assessed | 14 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1987 |
| Collins Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 14 | Recreation | 1959 |
| Duane Lake Outfall Dam | Low | Not assessed | 10 | Recreation |