Dryden Lake Outlet Dam
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| County | Tompkins |
| Nearest City | Dryden |
| River/Stream | TR-VIRGIL CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.46333, -76.28000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 83 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 345 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 345 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 260 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 113 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NYS DEC DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |