New Croton Reservoir Dam

Westchester County, New York (near Croton-on-hudson)

River/Stream: CROTON RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
174 ft
Dam Length
1,218 ft
Reservoir Storage
96,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1906
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
259,400 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2020-08-20

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

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NY00046
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
41.22667, -73.85667
Age
120 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.