Nathaniel Cole Park Dam
Nathaniel Cole Park Dam is an earth dam located in Broome County, New York, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Nathaniel Cole Park Dam
The primary purpose of Nathaniel Cole Park Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Broome County - Broome County Department Of Parks And Recreation (local government). It impounds the Still Creek near Windsor.
The dam stands 46 feet tall and stretches 1,590 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 935 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. 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 10/25/2024.
At 46 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Broome |
| Nearest City | Windsor |
| River/Stream | Still Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.14000, -75.70333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Height | 46 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,590 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 935 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 935 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 395 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BROOME COUNTY - BROOME COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00931 |
| Federal ID | NY00931 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |