Whitney Point Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNew York
CountyBroome
Nearest CityWHITNEY POINT
River/StreamOTSELIC RIVER
Coordinates42.34103, -75.96979

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height95 ft
Dam Height95 ft
Dam Length4,900 ft
Year Completed1942 (84 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage176,000 acre-ft
Max Storage176,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage11,688 acre-ft
Surface Area1,200 acres
Drainage Area255 sq mi
Max Discharge75,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Baltimore District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection05/03/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY01055
Federal IDNY01055
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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