Nuclear Lake Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew York
CountyDutchess
Nearest CityWEST PAWLING
River/StreamTR-WHALEY LAKE STREAM
Coordinates41.59528, -73.64750

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage800 acre-ft
Max Storage800 acre-ft
Normal Storage160 acre-ft
Surface Area57 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge85 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDOI NPS
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/06/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00871
Federal IDNY00871
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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