Pocantico Lake Dam

Westchester County, New York (near North Tarrytown)

River/Stream: POCANTICO RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
35 ft
Dam Length
300 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,595 acre-ft
Year Completed
1916
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
4,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2019-04-25

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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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.