Warrensburg Hydroelectric Dam
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| Warrensburg Hydroelectric Dam | |
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| Location | Warrensburg, New York |
| Coordinates | 43°28′59″N 73°47′54″W / 43.48306°N 73.79833°W |
| Status | Operational |
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| Website | www |
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
[edit]- ^ "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
- ^ Randall, Thom (January 26, 2011). "Warrensburg eyes generating its own power". Adirondack Journal. pp. 1–2. Retrieved January 10, 2017.
- ^ "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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