Vestal Hills Golf Club Dam

Broome, New York· Earth· 15 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Vestal Hills Golf Club Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 37.1% in NY)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage9 acre-ft
Normal Storage11 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Max Discharge136 cfs
NID IDNY14857

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: April 28, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

VESTAL HILLS GOLF CLUB

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Vestal Hills Golf Club Dam?

Vestal Hills Golf Club 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 Vestal Hills Golf Club Dam?

Vestal Hills Golf Club Dam is owned by VESTAL HILLS GOLF CLUB (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Vestal Hills Golf Club Dam?

Vestal Hills Golf Club 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 Vestal Hills Golf Club Dam?

Vestal Hills Golf Club Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Vestal Hills Golf Club Dam last inspected?

Vestal Hills Golf Club Dam was last inspected on April 28, 2017. 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.