New Croton Reservoir Dam

New York — Westchester County — CROTON RIVER

Location

StateNew York
CountyWestchester
RiverCROTON RIVER
Coordinates41.22667, -73.85667

Physical Characteristics

NID Height174 ft
Dam Height174 ft
Dam Length1,218 ft
NID Storage96,000 acre-ft
Max Storage96,000 acre-ft
Surface Area2,260 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 23, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1906
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeLocal Government
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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