Corning Community College Dam

TR-BAILEY CREEK· Steuben, New York· Built 1963· Earth· 16 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Local Government

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 Length250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage29 acre-ft
Normal Storage19 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge186 cfs
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)
NID IDNY11285

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 30, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.