Middle Branch Dam

New York — Putnam County — MIDDLE BRANCH CROTON RIVER

Location

StateNew York
CountyPutnam
RiverMIDDLE BRANCH CROTON RIVER
Coordinates41.39000, -73.64917

Physical Characteristics

NID Height95 ft
Dam Height95 ft
Dam Length615 ft
NID Storage16,150 acre-ft
Max Storage16,150 acre-ft
Surface Area428 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 7, 2024
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1878
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
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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