Wright Lake Dam

Rensselaer County, New York (near Troy)

River/Stream: PISCAWAN KILL

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
46 ft
Dam Length
350 ft
Reservoir Storage
129 acre-ft
Year Completed
1861
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-01-05

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
NY00757
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
42.74833, -73.67194
Age
165 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.