High Mountain Retention Basin Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

CountyChemung
Nearest CityHorseheads
River/StreamTR-NEWTOWN CREEK
Coordinates42.17333, -76.85167

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage155 acre-ft
Max Storage155 acre-ft
Normal Storage112 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerHIGH MOUNTAIN DEVELOPMENT CORP.
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection05/05/2003
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNY14881
Federal IDNY14881
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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