Enfield Glen Dam
Enfield Glen Dam is an arch dam located in Tompkins County, New York, built in 1933. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Enfield Glen Dam
The primary purpose of Enfield Glen Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nys Parks & Recreation Finger Lakes (state). It impounds the Enfield Creek near Ithaca.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 92 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 20 square miles. Completed in 1933, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 10/19/1989. That was over 36 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Tompkins |
| Nearest City | Ithaca |
| River/Stream | Enfield Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.40333, -76.59333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Arch |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 92 ft |
| Year Completed | 1933 (93 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 20 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NYS PARKS & RECREATION FINGER LAKES |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/1989 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00433 |
| Federal ID | NY00433 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |