Virgil Creek Watershed Floodwater Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyTompkins
Nearest CityDryden
River/StreamVIRGIL CREEK
Coordinates42.47361, -76.26389

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height70 ft
Dam Height70 ft
Year Completed1998 (28 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,992 acre-ft
Max Storage3,992 acre-ft
Drainage Area18 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerTOMPKINS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING;Town of Dryden;Village of Dryden
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection02/27/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY14995
Federal IDNY14995
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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