Cornell University Pond #2 Dam
Cornell University Pond #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Tompkins County, New York, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Cornell University Pond #2 Dam
Cornell University Pond #2 Dam is a dam in Tompkins, New York. The dam is owned by Cornell University (private). It impounds the Tr-fall Creek near Ithaca.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 11/19/1976. That was over 49 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Tompkins |
| Nearest City | Ithaca |
| River/Stream | Tr-fall Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.50333, -76.43333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 75 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | CORNELL UNIVERSITY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/19/1976 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00632 |
| Federal ID | NY00632 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |