National Dam Safety Program. Altamont Main Reservoir Dam (Inventory Number N.Y. 126), Lower Hudson River Basin, Albany County, New York. Phase I Inspection Report,
Abstract
The dam is located on an unnamed tributary of the Bozen Kill, a tributary of the Normans Kill and the Lower Hudson River, approximately 2.3 miles west of the Village of Altamont. The dam provides storage for the supply of water to the Village of Altamont. The problem areas observed during the inspections and the recommended remedial actions are as follows: Cracking and movement of the right spillway chute wall was observed. Removal of backfill, installation of weeps and stiffening of the wall should control this problem; Seepage was observed resulting from deterioration of the construction joints and cracking of the spillway concrete. Vegetation was also noted growing in the joints of the spillway chute slabs. All construction joints require cleaning and recaulking to reduce seepage and inhibit infiltration through the spillway chute and core wall; Cracking of the exposed core wall, spillway buttresses, return walls and spillway chute slabs were observed. These areas require repair. Monitor the deterioration of the catwalk and repair as required, and Monitor the seepage observed at the base of the spillway chute and at the reservoir drain outlet. If seepage increases significantly, investigate and repair.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 05, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA105772
Entities
People
- George W. Koch
Organizations
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation