Whaley Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyDutchess
Nearest CityWest Pawling
River/StreamWHALEY LAKE STREAM
Coordinates41.57158, -73.65772

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length330 ft
Year Completed1850 (176 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,854 acre-ft
Max Storage4,854 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,559 acre-ft
Surface Area259 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTOWN OF PAWLING
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/22/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00270
Federal IDNY00270
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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