Botnick Dam

DENTON CREEK· Broome, New York· Built 1952· Concrete· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Botnick Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1952 and is 74 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 29.9% in NY)
Dam Length75 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage52 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge120 cfs
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)
NID IDNY01079

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 13, 1980
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

SAUL W BOTNICK

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Botnick Dam?

Botnick Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Botnick Dam?

Botnick Dam is owned by SAUL W BOTNICK (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Botnick Dam built?

Botnick Dam was completed in 1952, making it 74 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Botnick Dam?

Botnick Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Botnick Dam?

Botnick Dam has a dam height of 13 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Botnick Dam last inspected?

Botnick Dam was last inspected on May 13, 1980. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.