Kensico Reservoir, Water reservoir in Westchester County, United States
The Kensico Reservoir spans 2,145 acres across the towns of Armonk and Valhalla, storing water from the Catskill Mountains through aqueduct systems.
Constructed between 1913 and 1917, the Kensico Dam replaced an earlier earth structure from 1885, expanding New York City's water supply system.
The reservoir bears the name of Chief Cokenseko from the Siwanoy tribe, who sold the surrounding lands to English settlers during the 1600s.
Visitors need a free watershed access permit from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection to enter the reservoir grounds.
The reservoir receives 98 percent of its water from external sources, with only 2 percent coming from its own 13-square-mile watershed.
Location: New York
GPS coordinates: 41.08611,-73.76389
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:10
Kykuit
6.8 km
New Croton Aqueduct
6.7 km
Sol Friedman House
4.9 km
North County Trailway
4.1 km
Roland Reisley House
4.4 km
Reid Hall, Manhattanville College
7.2 km
Neuberger Museum of Art
6.7 km
Elijah Miller House
3.1 km
Edward Serlin House
4.7 km
Jacob Purdy House
5.6 km
Charles L. Brieant, Jr. Federal Building and Courthouse
6.4 km
Smith Tavern
7.4 km
Tarrytown Reservoir
6.5 km
Percy Grainger Home and Studio
6.6 km
Watch Hill, New York
6 km
Hammond House
4.2 km
Good Counsel Complex
5.2 km
Bedford Road Historic District
6.1 km
John Hartford House
2.9 km
Church of Saint Mary the Virgin
7.8 km
Mapleton
5.3 km
Peoples National Bank and Trust Company Building
6 km
Romer-Van Tassel House
7.1 km
Witthoefft House
5.4 km
Presbyterian Rest for Convalescents
5.5 km
Union Church of Pocantico Hills
5.8 km
Westchester County Courthouse
6.3 km
Leo Friedlander Studio
6.1 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes