Newtown Hoffman Site 1 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyChemung
Nearest CityScotchtown
River/StreamTR-NEWTOWN CREEK
Coordinates42.17389, -76.66583

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height46 ft
Dam Height46 ft
Dam Length800 ft
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage910 acre-ft
Max Storage910 acre-ft
Normal Storage103 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge20,545 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCHEMUNG COUNTY SOIL & WATER
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/19/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00547
Federal IDNY00547
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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