Crescent - Dam A

Albany County, New York (near Cohoes)

River/Stream: Mohawk River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
53 ft
Dam Length
902 ft
Reservoir Storage
70,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1912
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
548,300 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2019-07-25

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

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NY00171
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
42.80570, -73.71880
Age
114 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.