| Beacon Reservoir | |
|---|---|
 Beacon Reservoir from the fire tower on the south peak of Mount Beacon. | |
  Beacon Reservoir  Beacon Reservoir | |
| Location | Town of Fishkill,Dutchess County,New York, US |
| Coordinates | 41°29′10″N73°56′29″W / 41.48611°N 73.94139°W /41.48611; -73.94139 |
| Type | reservoir |
| Primary outflows | Dry Brook |
| Catchment area | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2)[1] |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 20 acres (8.1 ha)[1] |
| Water volume | 125,000,000 US gal (470,000 m3)[2] |
| Surface elevation | 1,285 feet (392 m) |
| References | [1][2] |
Beacon Reservoirsupplies water to the city ofBeacon, inDutchess County,New York,United States. It is located at 1,285 feet (392 m) above sea level in a hollow betweenBeacon Mountain andScofield Ridge, in the neighboringTown of Fishkill, very close to thePutnam County line. It was created in 1922[1] by dammingDry Brook, a tributary ofFishkill Creek.
It holds 125 million US gallons (470,000 m3). A publicly accessible dirt road, frequently used to climb the mountain, runs from the city past it to the summits. No boating or fishing or swimming is allowed in the reservoir. It is the highest lake in Dutchess County.
In 2022, a 34 year old Beacon resident drowned after trespassing to swim in the reservoir, although swimming and fishing are barred. State police divers recovered his body the next day, blaming the incident on the combination of drugs and alcohol in his system.[3]
