Lower (south) Wiccopee Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyPutnam
Nearest CityTompkins Corners
River/StreamWICCOPEE BROOK
Coordinates41.41528, -73.81722

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length365 ft
Year Completed1913 (113 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage943 acre-ft
Max Storage943 acre-ft
Normal Storage849 acre-ft
Surface Area54 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge396 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF PEEKSKILL
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/24/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00033
Federal IDNY00033
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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