Kensico Dam

New York — Westchester County

Location

StateNew York
CountyWestchester
Coordinates41.07333, -73.76611

Physical Characteristics

NID Height168 ft
Dam Height168 ft
Dam Length1,843 ft
NID Storage116,560 acre-ft
Max Storage116,560 acre-ft
Surface Area2,218 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1916
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerNYCDEP DAMS EAST OF THE HUDSON RIVER

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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