Whitney Point Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Broome |
| Nearest City | WHITNEY POINT |
| River/Stream | OTSELIC RIVER |
| Coordinates | 42.34103, -75.96979 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 95 ft |
| Dam Height | 95 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 176,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 176,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11,688 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,200 acres |
| Drainage Area | 255 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 75,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Baltimore District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |