Croton Falls Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyPutnam
Nearest CityCroton Falls
River/StreamWEST BRANCH CROTON RIVER
Coordinates41.35778, -73.66556

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeMasonry
NID Height113 ft
Dam Height113 ft
Dam Length1,070 ft
Year Completed1910 (116 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage49,760 acre-ft
Max Storage49,760 acre-ft
Normal Storage43,500 acre-ft
Surface Area1,063 acres
Drainage Area168 sq mi
Max Discharge16,500 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerNYCDEP DAMS EAST OF THE HUDSON RIVER
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/07/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00039
Federal IDNY00039
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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