Croton Falls Dam

Putnam County, New York (near Croton Falls)

River/Stream: WEST BRANCH CROTON RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Masonry
Height
113 ft
Dam Length
1,070 ft
Reservoir Storage
49,760 acre-ft
Year Completed
1910
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
16,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-03-12

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NY00039
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
41.35778, -73.66556
Age
116 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.