Nanticoke Creek Site 8 Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyBroome
Nearest CityNanticoke
River/StreamTR-NANTICOKE CREEK
Coordinates42.27528, -76.07917

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length460 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage608 acre-ft
Max Storage608 acre-ft
Normal Storage89 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge8,280 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBROOME COUNTY - BROOME COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/04/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00573
Federal IDNY00573
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Greenwood Lake Park Dam 1.0 mi Low Nanticoke Creek Site 7b Dam 1.3 mi High Nanticoke Creek Site 9e Dam 1.5 mi High Nanticoke Creek Site 9c Dam 2.2 mi High Nanticoke Creek Site 9a Dam 2.3 mi High Tomsey Pond Dam 2.5 mi Low Robert Hodges Recreational Pond Dam 2.7 mi Low Harvey Pond Dam 3.1 mi Significant Nanticoke Creek Site 7a Dam 3.5 mi High Nanticoke Creek Site 10 Dam 3.7 mi High