Coordinates: 43°28′59″N 73°47′54″W / 43.48306°N 73.79833°W / 43.48306; -73.79833

Warrensburg Hydroelectric Dam

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Warrensburg Hydroelectric Dam
Map
Location of the power station
Country
  • United States
LocationWarrensburg, New York
Coordinates43°28′59″N 73°47′54″W / 43.48306°N 73.79833°W / 43.48306; -73.79833
StatusOperational
Owner(s)
Power generation
Nameplate capacity
  • 2.9 MW
External links
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Warrensburg Hydroelectric Dam is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric generation plant located on the Schroon River in Warrensburg, NY. According to the National Inventory of Dams (NID), the dam was completed in 1909, designed by Besha Engineering, and modified in the year 1989.[1] Currently the dam is owned and operated by the Quebec-based Boralex power company, and has a capacity of 3 megawatts, or enough energy to power 3,000 homes.[2] The dam's reservoir serves as Warrensburg's boat launch and recreational area.[3]

References

  1. ^ "NID Detail Report Warrensburg Dam." CorpsMap National Inventory of Dams. U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. Retrieved July 26, 2017. http://nid.usace.army.mil/cm_apex/f?p=838:1:0::NO
  2. ^ Randall, Thom (January 26, 2011). "Warrensburg eyes generating its own power". Adirondack Journal. pp. 1–2. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
  3. ^ "Attractions in the Town of Warrensburg, NY". Town of Warrensburg, New York. Retrieved January 10, 2017. Warrensburg Boat Launch: Located on Route 418 by the Hydro Dam – Look for sign

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