Mount Beacon Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyDutchess
Nearest CityBeacon
River/StreamDRY BROOK
Coordinates41.48861, -73.94056

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeButtress
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length350 ft
Year Completed1922 (104 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage606 acre-ft
Max Storage606 acre-ft
Normal Storage575 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge210 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF BEACON
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/07/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00026
Federal IDNY00026
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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