Fall Kill Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyDutchess
Nearest CityPoughkeepsie
River/StreamFALL KILL
Coordinates41.73644, -73.89922

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length220 ft
Year Completed1911 (115 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage100 acre-ft
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
Max Discharge3 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDUTCHESS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/17/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY01178
Federal IDNY01178
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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