Huntley Dam

TR-SUSQUEHANNA RIVER· Broome, New York· Built 1964· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Huntley Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 42.9% in NY)
Dam Length655 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage17 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge384 cfs
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDNY01057

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: October 3, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

Marion Huntley

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Huntley Dam?

Huntley 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 Huntley Dam?

Huntley Dam is owned by Marion Huntley (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Huntley Dam built?

Huntley Dam was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Huntley Dam?

Huntley 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 Huntley Dam?

Huntley 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 Huntley Dam last inspected?

Huntley Dam was last inspected on October 3, 2019. 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.