Otis Young Dam
Otis Young Dam is an earth dam located in Cortland County, New York, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Otis Young Dam
The primary purpose of Otis Young Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Otis Young (private). It impounds the Tr-e Branch Tioughnioga River near East Homer.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 1,150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1974, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/07/1997. That was over 28 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Cortland |
| Nearest City | East Homer |
| River/Stream | Tr-e Branch Tioughnioga River |
| Coordinates | 42.69361, -76.09000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | OTIS YOUNG |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/1997 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01015 |
| Federal ID | NY01015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |