New Croton Dam

New Croton Dam is a masonry dam on the Croton River in New York that impounds New Croton Reservoir, part of New York City’s water supply.

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New Croton Reservoir: A reservoir in Westchester County, New York, formed by New Croton Dam and used in New York City’s water system. The dam’s direct function is to hold this reservoir.
Old Croton Aqueduct: An aqueduct completed in 1842 that carried Croton River water to New York City. Its limited capacity helped prompt expansion of the Croton water system.
New York City drinking water: The treated surface water and groundwater distributed to homes and businesses in New York City. Water retained behind the dam contributes to the city’s supply.
Croton Gorge: A gorge on the Croton River below New Croton Dam, shaped by river flow and dam operations. The dam’s releases and overflow pass through this downstream landscape.
Croton River: A river in southeastern New York that flows into the Hudson River. The dam crosses the river whose flow it impounds.
Croton Aqueduct: The network of aqueducts that has conveyed water from the Croton watershed to New York City. New Croton Dam became a central source for this expanding system.
Reservoir: A natural or artificial basin used to store water for later use. The dam’s stored water serves municipal needs through a reservoir.
Westchester County: A county in southeastern New York immediately north of New York City. The dam and reservoir occupy part of the county’s landscape.
Masonry dam: A dam built primarily from stone, brick, or concrete masonry. New Croton Dam is a large example of this construction type.
New York City water supply system: The reservoirs, aqueducts, tunnels, and treatment facilities that supply New York City with water. The dam was built as infrastructure for the city’s water supply.