Lake Peekskill Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyPutnam
Nearest CityLake Peekskill
River/StreamHOLLOWBROOK
Coordinates41.33667, -73.88000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length120 ft
Year Completed1928 (98 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,357 acre-ft
Max Storage1,357 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,074 acre-ft
Surface Area52 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge589 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLAKE PEEKSKILL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection03/24/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00087
Federal IDNY00087
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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