Lock C-1 Dam At Waterford

HUDSON RIVER· Saratoga, New York· Built 1912· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Navigation Other Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Lock C-1 Dam At Waterford is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1912 and is 114 years old. Its primary use is navigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 68.1% in NY)
Dam Length1,050 ft
Max Storage11.6K acre-ft
Normal Storage6.0K acre-ft
Surface Area400 acres
Drainage Area4,600 sq mi
Year Completed1912 (114 years old)
NID IDNY00950

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: December 8, 2014
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lock C-1 Dam At Waterford?

Lock C-1 Dam At Waterford 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 Lock C-1 Dam At Waterford?

Lock C-1 Dam At Waterford is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Lock C-1 Dam At Waterford built?

Lock C-1 Dam At Waterford was completed in 1912, making it 114 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Lock C-1 Dam At Waterford?

Lock C-1 Dam At Waterford serves the following purposes: Navigation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lock C-1 Dam At Waterford?

Lock C-1 Dam At Waterford has a dam height of 24 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 Lock C-1 Dam At Waterford last inspected?

Lock C-1 Dam At Waterford was last inspected on December 8, 2014. 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.