Fresh Air Fund Dam #1
Fresh Air Fund Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Dutchess County, New York, built in 1951. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fresh Air Fund Dam #1
The primary purpose of Fresh Air Fund Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Fresh Air Fund (private). It impounds the Tr-fishkill Creek near Wiccopee.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 880 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 22 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 373 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/28/2023.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New York dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Dutchess |
| Nearest City | Wiccopee |
| River/Stream | Tr-fishkill Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.50806, -73.86278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 880 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 373 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 373 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 288 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,092 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FRESH AIR FUND |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00288 |
| Federal ID | NY00288 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |