Finch Hollow Site 3c Dam
Finch Hollow Site 3c Dam is an earth dam located in Broome County, New York, built in 1966. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Finch Hollow Site 3c Dam
The primary purpose of Finch Hollow Site 3c 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 Trout Brook near Binghamton.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 590 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 198 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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 | Binghamton |
| River/Stream | Trout Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.11889, -75.93139 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 198 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,187 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 | NY00724 |
| Federal ID | NY00724 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |