Newtown Hoffman Site 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Newtown Hoffman Site 1 Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1976 and is 50 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 | 46 ft (taller than 90.9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 910 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20,545 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1976 (50 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00547 |
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
CHEMUNG COUNTY SOIL & WATER
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Newtown Hoffman Site 1 Dam?
Newtown Hoffman Site 1 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 Newtown Hoffman Site 1 Dam?
Newtown Hoffman Site 1 Dam is owned by CHEMUNG COUNTY SOIL & WATER (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Newtown Hoffman Site 1 Dam built?
Newtown Hoffman Site 1 Dam was completed in 1976, making it 50 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 Newtown Hoffman Site 1 Dam?
Newtown Hoffman Site 1 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 Newtown Hoffman Site 1 Dam?
Newtown Hoffman Site 1 Dam has a dam height of 46 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 Newtown Hoffman Site 1 Dam last inspected?
Newtown Hoffman Site 1 Dam was last inspected on October 8, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.