Melzingah Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| County | Dutchess |
| Nearest City | Dutchess Junction |
| River/Stream | GORDONS BROOK |
| Coordinates | 41.47194, -73.96889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 218 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 178 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 447 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF BEACON |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |