Summary
State rules require a professional engineer to assess the Upper and Lower Wiccopee Dams every ten years; the council started the RFP process to hire one.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Fees paid from the existing dam maintenance budget line; amount not yet set.
Residents relying on the city's water supply and downstream properties.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Work Session and Common Council Meeting - May 11, 2026
The city owns two dams in Putnam Valley that must be inspected and maintained under state dam safety rules. An engineering firm will do the assessments and emergency planning for $38,500.
Work Session and Common Council Meeting - Mar 9, 2026
State rules require a professional engineer to assess the Upper and Lower Wiccopee Dams every ten years; the council started the RFP process to hire one.
Work Session Meeting - Mar 2, 2026
The city must hire a professional engineer every 10 years to assess the Upper and Lower Wiccopee Dams for safety under state DEC rules. The Water Department asked to advertise an RFP for that work, which is already budgeted.
Work Session Meeting - Jan 5, 2026
The city must certify three dams — Hollowbrook, Upper Wiccopee and Lower Wiccopee — under state requirements. Keeping these certifications current matters for dam safety and water infrastructure.
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