Highland Glens Inc Dam Site #2
Highland Glens Inc Dam Site #2 is an earth dam located in Wyoming County, New York, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Highland Glens Inc Dam Site #2
The primary purpose of Highland Glens Inc Dam Site #2 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Highland Glens Inc (private). It impounds the Tr-cayuga Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 2,120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 177 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 04/26/1996. That was over 29 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Wyoming |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-cayuga Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.85667, -78.48000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,120 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 153 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 168 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HIGHLAND GLENS INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/26/1996 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00862 |
| Federal ID | NY00862 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |