West Branch Reservoir

West Branch Reservoir
The Carver Bridge, where NY 301 crosses the reservoir
West Branch Reservoir
Location within New York
LocationPutnam County, New York
Coordinates41°25.5′N 73°42′W / 41.4250°N 73.700°W / 41.4250; -73.700
TypeReservoir
Primary inflowsWest Branch of the Croton River
Catchment area20 sq mi (52 km2)
Basin countriesUnited States
Water volume8 billion U.S. gallons (30 million cubic meters)
Surface elevation490 feet (150 m)

The West Branch Reservoir is a reservoir in the New York City water supply system. Formed by impounding the upper reaches of the West Branch of the Croton River, it is located in the Putnam County, New York, towns of Carmel, and Kent, about 50 miles (80 km) north of New York City.

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