West Branch Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| County | Putnam |
| Nearest City | Crafts |
| River/Stream | WEST BRANCH CROTON RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.41195, -73.69569 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,795 ft |
| Year Completed | 1895 (131 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30,900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,083 acres |
| Drainage Area | 42 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 36,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | NYCDEP DAMS EAST OF THE HUDSON RIVER |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/17/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |