Howard Jeffrey Dam
Howard Jeffrey Dam is an earth dam located in Chenango County, New York, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Howard Jeffrey Dam
Howard Jeffrey Dam is a dam in Chenango, New York. The dam is owned by Nys Dec Division Of Lands & Forests (state). It impounds the Tr-thompson Creek near Kings Settlement.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 118 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 06/20/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Chenango |
| Nearest City | Kings Settlement |
| River/Stream | Tr-thompson Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.60889, -75.46944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 47 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 862 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | NYS DEC DIVISION OF LANDS & FORESTS |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/20/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01008 |
| Federal ID | NY01008 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |