School Street

Albany County, New York (near Cohoes)

River/Stream: Mohawk River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
16 ft
Dam Length
1,280 ft
Reservoir Storage
240 acre-ft
Year Completed
1865
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
20,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-07-26

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NY00173
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
42.79690, -73.71380
Age
161 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.