New Hope Saw Mill Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyCayuga
Nearest CityNew Hope
River/StreamBEAR SWAMP CREEK
Coordinates42.79778, -76.34611

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length190 ft
Year Completed1850 (176 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage500 acre-ft
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Normal Storage20 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Max Discharge850 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerCAYUGA COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT;DALE WEED
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection09/21/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY11556
Federal IDNY11556
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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