Wappingers Falls

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew York
CountyDutchess
Nearest CityWappingers Falls
River/StreamWappinger Creek
Coordinates41.60060, -73.92000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length245 ft
Year Completed1872 (154 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage700 acre-ft
Max Storage700 acre-ft
Normal Storage700 acre-ft
Surface Area100 acres
Drainage Area200 sq mi
Max Discharge8,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerVillage of Wappingers Falls, NY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/09/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00003
Federal IDNY00003
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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