Mohawk Papers - West Dam dam
Mohawk Papers - West Dam
The Mohawk Papers - West Dam, located in Saratoga, New York, along the Mohawk River, is a private concrete gravity dam completed in 1962 for hydroelectric purposes. With a height of 9 feet and a length of 142 feet, this dam holds a storage capacity of 125 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 16 acres. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and inspected regularly by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
Owned by a private entity, the Mohawk Papers - West Dam plays a crucial role in harnessing renewable energy from the river's flow. With its uncontrolled spillway and rock foundation, the dam contributes to the region's energy production and water resource management. While the dam's risk assessment is rated as moderate, the emergency action plan is in place to address any potential hazards and ensure the safety of surrounding communities in case of an emergency.
The dam's location in Troy, New York, underlines its significance in the local landscape and its impact on the surrounding environment. Managed and regulated by both state and federal agencies, the Mohawk Papers - West Dam stands as a testament to the intersection of water resource management, climate considerations, and sustainable energy production in the region.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Mohawk Papers - West Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mohawk River At Cohoes Ny | 2,240 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At Green Island Ny | 14,100 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At Lock 1 Near Waterford Ny | 8,410 cfs | → |
| Hudson R Above Lock 1 Nr Waterford Ny | 7,760 cfs | → |
| Normans Kill At Albany Ny | 50 cfs | → |
| Valatie Kill Near Nassau Ny | 2 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Mohawk Papers - West Dam .
Boat launches
- 123rd Street 6, City Of Troy
- Crescent Road Town Of Colonie
- Flightlock Road Town Of Waterford
- North Schermerhorn Road 22, City Of Cohoes
- Lock One Road Town Of Halfmoon
- Clamsteam Road Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Cherry Plain State Park
- Cherry Plain State Park Campgrounds
- Thompsons Lake State Park
- Thompsons Lake Campground
- Lake Lauderdale Campground
- Stoney Ledge Group Site
Track Mohawk Papers - West Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Mohawk Papers - West Dam
Where does the data for Mohawk Papers - West Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Mohawk Papers - West Dam .