30 Foot Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyTompkins
Nearest CityIthaca
River/StreamSIXMILE CREEK
Coordinates42.42500, -76.47528

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeArch
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length86 ft
Year Completed1903 (123 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage397 acre-ft
Max Storage397 acre-ft
Normal Storage287 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area47 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDNY00395
Federal IDNY00395
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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