Broome Corporate Park Pond Dam #2
Key Takeaway
Broome Corporate Park Pond Dam #2 is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1986 and is 40 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 29.9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 1,450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,510 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
| NID ID | NY12014 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
BROOME COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Broome Corporate Park Pond Dam #2?
Broome Corporate Park Pond Dam #2 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Broome Corporate Park Pond Dam #2?
Broome Corporate Park Pond Dam #2 is owned by BROOME COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Broome Corporate Park Pond Dam #2 built?
Broome Corporate Park Pond Dam #2 was completed in 1986, making it 40 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 Broome Corporate Park Pond Dam #2?
Broome Corporate Park Pond Dam #2 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Broome Corporate Park Pond Dam #2?
Broome Corporate Park Pond Dam #2 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 Broome Corporate Park Pond Dam #2 last inspected?
Broome Corporate Park Pond Dam #2 was last inspected on October 3, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.