Beebe Dam

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew York
CountyTompkins
Nearest CityIthaca
River/StreamFall Creek
Coordinates42.45180, -76.47990

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length279 ft
Year Completed1897 (129 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage75 acre-ft
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area126 sq mi
Max Discharge5,080 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerCornell University
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/16/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00394
Federal IDNY00394
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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