Corning Community College Dam
Key Takeaway
Corning Community College Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 16 ft (taller than 42.9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 29 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 186 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | NY11285 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Corning Community College Dam?
Corning Community College Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Corning Community College Dam?
Corning Community College Dam is owned by CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Corning Community College Dam built?
Corning Community College Dam was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Corning Community College Dam?
Corning Community College 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 Corning Community College Dam?
Corning Community College Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Corning Community College Dam last inspected?
Corning Community College Dam was last inspected on June 30, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.