Arco Lower Brine Reservoir Dam
Arco Lower Brine Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Cortland County, New York, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Arco Lower Brine Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Arco Lower Brine Reservoir Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Atlantic Richfield Company (private). It impounds the Tr-e Br Owego Creek near Harford Mills.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 2,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 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 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 08/17/1995. That was over 30 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Cortland |
| Nearest City | Harford Mills |
| River/Stream | Tr-e Br Owego Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.42194, -76.20333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ATLANTIC RICHFIELD COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/17/1995 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00299 |
| Federal ID | NY00299 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |