Hornell Reservoir #3 Dam
Hornell Reservoir #3 Dam is an earth dam located in Steuben County, New York, built in 1931. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Hornell Reservoir #3 Dam
The primary purpose of Hornell Reservoir #3 Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Hornell (local government). It impounds the Seely Creek near Hornell.
The dam stands 71 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 604 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1931, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 05/09/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
At 71 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Steuben |
| Nearest City | Hornell |
| River/Stream | Seely Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.39056, -77.62722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 71 ft |
| Dam Height | 71 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 604 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 604 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 444 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | CITY OF HORNELL |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/09/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00458 |
| Federal ID | NY00458 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |