Wappingers Falls
New York — Dutchess County — Wappinger Creek
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Dutchess |
| River | Wappinger Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.60060, -73.92000 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 245 ft |
| NID Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 9, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1872 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Village of Wappingers Falls, NY |
| Other Name | Clinton Dam |
Location Map
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.