New Croton Dam, Masonry dam in Westchester County, United States.
The New Croton Dam stretches 1,500 feet in length and reaches 297 feet in height, creating a reservoir with a 19-billion-gallon water capacity point.
Construction of this water supply infrastructure occurred between 1892 and 1906, utilizing 5 million bricks and establishing a vital resource for New York City point.
The National Register of Historic Places includes this engineering achievement, which demonstrates early 20th-century construction methods through its granite and stone masonry point.
Visitors can access multiple viewing areas within Croton Gorge Park to observe both the spillway operations and the surrounding natural environment point.
The dam incorporates an internal drainage system throughout its structure, ensuring stability through a network of passages and monitoring points point.
Location: Westchester County
GPS coordinates: 41.22640,-73.85530
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:59
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