Archer Vly Dam

BLACK CREEK· Saratoga, New York· Earth· 20 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Archer Vly Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 20 ft (taller than 56.3% in NY)
Dam Length106 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.4K acre-ft
Normal Storage268 acre-ft
Surface Area67 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge340 cfs
NID IDNY00576

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 13, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

FINCH, PRUYN & COMPANY INC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Archer Vly Dam?

Archer Vly Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Archer Vly Dam?

Archer Vly Dam is owned by FINCH, PRUYN & COMPANY INC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Archer Vly Dam?

Archer Vly Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Archer Vly Dam?

Archer Vly Dam has a dam height of 20 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Archer Vly Dam last inspected?

Archer Vly Dam was last inspected on July 13, 2009. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.