Hoffman Creek Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| County | Chemung |
| Nearest City | Elmira |
| River/Stream | HOFFMAN BROOK |
| Coordinates | 42.10806, -76.84833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Year Completed | 1871 (155 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 570 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 570 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 460 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,731 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | ELMIRA WATER BOARD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |