Wappingers Falls

New York — Dutchess County — Wappinger Creek

Location

StateNew York
CountyDutchess
RiverWappinger Creek
Coordinates41.60060, -73.92000

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length245 ft
NID Storage700 acre-ft
Max Storage700 acre-ft
Surface Area100 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 9, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1872
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeMasonry
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerVillage of Wappingers Falls, NY
Other NameClinton Dam

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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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