Finch Hollow Site 3c Dam
Key Takeaway
Finch Hollow Site 3c Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 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 | 54 ft (taller than 93% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 198 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,187 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00724 |
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 - BROOME COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Finch Hollow Site 3c Dam?
Finch Hollow Site 3c Dam 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 Finch Hollow Site 3c Dam?
Finch Hollow Site 3c Dam is owned by BROOME COUNTY - BROOME COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Finch Hollow Site 3c Dam built?
Finch Hollow Site 3c Dam was completed in 1966, making it 60 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 Finch Hollow Site 3c Dam?
Finch Hollow Site 3c Dam 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 Finch Hollow Site 3c Dam?
Finch Hollow Site 3c Dam has a dam height of 54 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 Finch Hollow Site 3c Dam last inspected?
Finch Hollow Site 3c Dam was last inspected on May 13, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.