Amawalk Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| County | Westchester |
| Nearest City | Yorktown Heights |
| River/Stream | MUSCOOT RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.28889, -73.75444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1897 (129 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 23,170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 23,170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20,543 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 606 acres |
| Drainage Area | 19 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,170 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
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 | 05/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |