WAPPINGERS FALLS - NY00003-1314
Dam Name: WAPPINGERS FALLS
State: NY
Downstream Hazard Potential: H
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 08/28/2011
Incident Driver: Hydrologic/Flooding
Incident Mechanism 1: High Reservoir Level
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Incident IDNY00003-1314
Incident DescriptionEAP activated on 8/28 due to high flows, penstock damage. Hurricane Irene
Named Hydrologic EventIrene
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentYes
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Owner TypeL
Dam TypeMS
Primary Purpose(s)HPNR
EAPY
Dam Height20 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)700.00
Surface Area (acres)100.00
Year Completed1872
NID NumberNY00003
River NameWAPPINGER CREEK
Latitude41.6006
Longitude-73.92
Year Modified
1992
Regulatory Agency(ies)NYS DEC
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