Little York Dam
Little York Dam is a concrete dam located in Cortland County, New York, built in 2015. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Little York Dam
The primary purpose of Little York Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cortland County (local government). It impounds the West Br Tioughnioga River near Homer.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 150 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 819 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 32 square miles. Completed in 2015, the structure is relatively new.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/18/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Cortland |
| Nearest City | Homer |
| River/Stream | West Br Tioughnioga River |
| Coordinates | 42.69611, -76.16250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 2015 (11 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 819 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 819 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 532 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 150 acres |
| Drainage Area | 32 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,820 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CORTLAND COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01023 |
| Federal ID | NY01023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |