Sullivan Park Detention Dam
Sullivan Park Detention Dam is an earth dam located in Steuben County, New York, built in 1982. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sullivan Park Detention Dam
The primary purpose of Sullivan Park Detention Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Corning Incorporated Sullivan Park (private). It impounds the None near Corning.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 485 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 13 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/27/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Steuben |
| Nearest City | Corning |
| River/Stream | None |
| Coordinates | 42.15667, -77.12639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 485 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 13 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CORNING INCORPORATED SULLIVAN PARK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/27/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY11294 |
| Federal ID | NY11294 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |