Vischer Ferry Dam Quick Facts
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Vischer Ferry Dam Information
Vischer Ferry Dam is a concrete gravity dam located in Vischer Ferry, Saratoga, New York.
The dam, which is on the Mohawk River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for Navigation benefits.
The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1913 and is currently owned by New York State Canal Corporation.
Vischer Ferry Dam Structure
The Vischer Ferry Dam is approximately 1,919 feet (585 m) long, 30 feet (9 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).
Vischer Ferry Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area
The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 25,000 acre-ft (30,837 Ml) and maximum capacity of 27,400 acre-ft (33,797 Ml).
The surface area of the reservoir is 1,050 acres (425 ha) and the total catchment area is 3,385 square miles (8,767 square kilometres).
Vischer Ferry Dam Spillway
The dam has a 1919 feet (585 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 548300 cubic feet per second (15526 cubic metres per second).
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Vischer Ferry Dam Weather
Current Conditions at Vischer Ferry Dam
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Time | 21:31 |
| Sunrise | 07:19 |
| Sunset | 16:53 |
| Temperature (°F) | 5 |
| Feels Like (°F) | 5 |
| Cloud Coverage (%) | 20 |
| Pressure (inHg) | 1032 |
| Humidity (%) | 63 |
| Wind Speed (mph) | 1 |
| Rain (mm) | 0 |
7-Day Forecast for Vischer Ferry Dam
| Day | Min Temp (°F) | Max Temp (°F) | Feels Like (°F) | Pressure (inHg) | Humidity (%) | Wind Speed (mph) | Wind Gust (mph) | Wind Dir | Precip Prob (%) | Precip Volume (mm) | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5 | 16 | 4 | 1032 | 52 | 10 | 24 | WSW | 0 | - |  |
| Wed | 5 | 16 | 5 | 1034 | 60 | 6 | 18 | WNW | 0 | - |  |
| Thu | 13 | 27 | 13 | 1023 | 57 | 9 | 17 | S | 0 | - | |
| Fri | 16 | 26 | 15 | 1023 | 57 | 11 | 22 | WNW | 0 | - |  |
| Sat | 12 | 27 | 23 | 1025 | 56 | 8 | 26 | SW | 0 | - |  |
| Sun | 27 | 34 | 26 | 1023 | 59 | 11 | 26 | W | 0 | - | |
| Mon | 26 | 39 | 32 | 1007 | 67 | 11 | 29 | WSW | 100 | - |  |
| Tue | 8 | 33 | 15 | 1004 | 52 | 16 | 38 | WNW | 20 | - | |
Vischer Ferry Dam Frequently Asked Questions
Vischer Ferry Dam is in New York.
Vischer Ferry Dam is in Saratoga County.
Vischer Ferry Dam is 30 feet high.
Vischer Ferry Dam is 1,919 feet long.
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Condition Assessment Classification
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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Source: National Inventory of Dams