Finch Hollow Site 2 Dam
Finch Hollow Site 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Broome County, New York, built in 1973. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Finch Hollow Site 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Finch Hollow Site 2 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Broome County - Broome County Department Of Parks And Recreation (local government). It impounds the Little Choconut Creek near Johnson City.
The dam stands 57 feet tall and stretches 1,050 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,480 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 07/17/2024.
At 57 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New York dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Broome |
| Nearest City | Johnson City |
| River/Stream | Little Choconut Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.13528, -75.94222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Height | 57 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,480 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,480 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 31,403 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BROOME COUNTY - BROOME COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/17/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00719 |
| Federal ID | NY00719 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |