Normanskill

Albany County, New York (near Guilderland)

River/Stream: Normans Kill

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Buttress
Height
39 ft
Dam Length
380 ft
Reservoir Storage
5,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1916
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
23,900 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-06-13

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NY00088
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
42.71130, -73.96070
Age
110 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.