Upper (North) Wiccopee Dam
Key Takeaway
Upper (North) Wiccopee Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1939 and is 87 years old. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 83% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 212 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 153 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,874 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00427 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF PEEKSKILL
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper (North) Wiccopee Dam?
Upper (North) Wiccopee Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Upper (North) Wiccopee Dam?
Upper (North) Wiccopee Dam is owned by CITY OF PEEKSKILL (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Upper (North) Wiccopee Dam built?
Upper (North) Wiccopee Dam was completed in 1939, making it 87 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Upper (North) Wiccopee Dam?
Upper (North) Wiccopee Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Upper (North) Wiccopee Dam?
Upper (North) Wiccopee Dam has a dam height of 34 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Upper (North) Wiccopee Dam last inspected?
Upper (North) Wiccopee Dam was last inspected on May 15, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.