Melzingah Dam

Dutchess County, New York (near Dutchess Junction)

River/Stream: GORDONS BROOK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
51 ft
Dam Length
525 ft
Reservoir Storage
218 acre-ft
Year Completed
1924
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
447 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2019-06-19

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NY00032
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
41.47194, -73.96889
Age
102 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.