New Croton Dam
geographical name
dam 294 feet (90 meters) high in the Croton River in southeastern New York
Note: The reservoir created by New Croton Dam is part of the water supply for New York City.
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“New Croton Dam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/New%20Croton%20Dam. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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