Beacon Hills Village Dam
Beacon Hills Village Dam is an earth dam located in Tompkins County, New York, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Beacon Hills Village Dam
The primary purpose of Beacon Hills Village Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hospicare Foundation (private). It impounds the Tr-six Mile Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 10 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 02/27/2025.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Tompkins |
| River/Stream | Tr-six Mile Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.40611, -76.48667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 290 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HOSPICARE FOUNDATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY11624 |
| Federal ID | NY11624 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |