Bradford Dam
Bradford Dam is a concrete dam located in Steuben County, New York, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Bradford Dam
The primary purpose of Bradford Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (public utility). It impounds the Mud Creek near Bradford.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 183 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,200 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 74,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 44 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/13/1997. That was over 28 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Steuben |
| Nearest City | Bradford |
| River/Stream | Mud Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.37000, -77.11000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 183 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,200 acres |
| Drainage Area | 44 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,116 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/1997 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00674 |
| Federal ID | NY00674 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |