Little Choconut Site 2a Dam
Key Takeaway
Little Choconut Site 2a Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1968 and is 58 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 | 33 ft (taller than 82.3% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 302 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,660 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00720 |
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 Little Choconut Site 2a Dam?
Little Choconut Site 2a 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 Little Choconut Site 2a Dam?
Little Choconut Site 2a 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 Little Choconut Site 2a Dam built?
Little Choconut Site 2a Dam was completed in 1968, making it 58 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 Little Choconut Site 2a Dam?
Little Choconut Site 2a 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 Little Choconut Site 2a Dam?
Little Choconut Site 2a Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Little Choconut Site 2a Dam last inspected?
Little Choconut Site 2a Dam was last inspected on May 13, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.