Where is Wiccopee Reservoir?

Wiccopee Reservoir is a lake in Putnam County, New York. Its water-quality measurements are published by NY DEC and shown on this page as reported.

Wiccopee Reservoir

Putnam County, New York52 acresView map Directions

No nutrient or algae sampling on record from NY DEC for this lake.

Area

52 acres

Surface area

Shoreline

1.5 mi

Measured length

Impaired · Metals (other than mercury)

See the measurements Directions Where to stay

Wiccopee Reservoir in Putnam County, New York has water-quality measurements published by NY DEC, shown here as reported. Surface area: 52 acres.

Loading map…

Wiccopee Reservoir is a 52-acre lake in Putnam County, New York.

Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, NYSDEC. Methodology: how these readings are compared.

Swimming conditions

No reading

Not rated

Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Wiccopee Reservoir is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for metals (other than mercury). Check local advisories before you swim.

Whether Wiccopee Reservoir is safe to swim in today is a call for the New York Department of Environmental Conservation and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.

Compare swimming lakes near Albany →

Get alerts for Wiccopee Reservoir →

Water quality measurements for Wiccopee Reservoir

These are the measurements NY DEC publishes for Wiccopee Reservoir, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.

No clarity data. TSI undefined.

Ask about Wiccopee Reservoir

Answers come straight from the public measurements and survey records on this page.

Lake Details

Surface area

52 acres

Shoreline

1.5 mi

No bathymetric survey has been published for Wiccopee Reservoir, so its depth is not documented here.

Stays via Stay22

Stays near Wiccopee Reservoir

Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Wiccopee Reservoir in Putnam County, New York — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water.

Top-rated places to stay near Wiccopee Reservoir

Prices for Oct 16–18, 4 adults. Change dates on the map below.

Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.

Planning a whole trip? See where to stay at New York’s top lakes →

Follow Wiccopee Reservoir’s readings

Email me when new measurements post for this lake. Updates stay free.

Or email

Fishing Wiccopee Reservoir

→ Wiccopee Reservoir fishing regulations (limits, seasons, special rules)

EPA Impairment Status

Wiccopee Reservoir is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2022 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).

Causes of impairment

Metals (other than mercury)

Designated uses not supporting: Drinking water.

Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit NY1301-0153 · Official waterbody report

Nearby Lakes in Putnam County

Roaring Brook Lake8.3 ft clear1.6 miView →Stillwater Pond1.8 miView →Oscawana Lake2.2 miView →Canopus Lake2.9 miView →Canopus Lake3.5 miView →Secor Lake3.3 miView →

Frequently asked questions about Wiccopee Reservoir

Where is Wiccopee Reservoir?: Wiccopee Reservoir is a lake in Putnam County, New York. Its water-quality measurements are published by NY DEC and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Wiccopee Reservoir?: Wiccopee Reservoir in Putnam County, New York has water-quality measurements published by NY DEC, shown here as reported. Surface area: 52 acres.
Is Wiccopee Reservoir safe to swim in?: Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Wiccopee Reservoir is listed impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) (IR 5) for metals (other than mercury). Check local advisories before you swim.