Newtown Hoffman Site 12e Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyChemung
Nearest CityHorseheads
River/StreamNORTH BRANCH NEWTOWN CREEK
Coordinates42.19500, -76.78444

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height71 ft
Dam Height71 ft
Dam Length2,250 ft
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,081 acre-ft
Max Storage8,081 acre-ft
Normal Storage149 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Drainage Area18 sq mi
Max Discharge47,919 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 IDNY01578
Federal IDNY01578
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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