Spencers Lake Dam
Spencers Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Tioga County, New York, built in 1977. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Spencers Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Spencers Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by David Spencer (private). It impounds the E Br Little Nanticoke Creek near Owego.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 491 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/28/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Tioga |
| Nearest City | Owego |
| River/Stream | E Br Little Nanticoke Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.10472, -76.18889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 491 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 491 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 795 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | DAVID SPENCER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01425 |
| Federal ID | NY01425 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |