60 Foot Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyTompkins
Nearest CityIthaca
River/StreamSIXMILE CREEK
Coordinates42.41750, -76.46083

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height75 ft
Dam Height75 ft
Dam Length220 ft
Year Completed1911 (115 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,290 acre-ft
Max Storage1,290 acre-ft
Normal Storage800 acre-ft
Surface Area47 acres
Drainage Area45 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCITY OF ITHACA
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection02/27/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00378
Federal IDNY00378
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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