Deep Kill Dam, located in Grant Hollow, Rensselaer, New York, serves as a recreational site with a primary purpose of providing leisure activities for visitors.
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Built in 1898, this masonry dam stands at a height of 25 feet and spans 300 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 62 acre-feet. The dam, situated on the Deep Kill river, features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 60 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 2000 cubic feet per second.
Managed by a private owner, Deep Kill Dam is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement protocols in place. Despite being rated as having a low hazard potential and a moderate risk level, the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated. The last inspection of the dam took place in April 2015, with no reported emergency action plan in effect. While the dam poses a moderate risk, it continues to provide recreational opportunities for the local community and visitors alike.
Year Completed |
1898 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
DEEP KILL |
Primary Dam Type |
Masonry |
Surface Area |
4.1 |
Nid Storage |
62 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |
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