Joseph Torch Lake Dam
Joseph Torch Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Broome County, New York, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Joseph Torch Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Joseph Torch Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gary Constantinacos (private). It impounds the Honey Hollow Creek near Great Bend Pa.
The dam stands 31 feet tall and stretches 380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 144 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1966, 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 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 12/13/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Broome |
| Nearest City | Great Bend Pa |
| River/Stream | Honey Hollow Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.01556, -75.70806 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Height | 31 ft |
| Dam Length | 380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,218 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GARY CONSTANTINACOS |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 12/13/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01029 |
| Federal ID | NY01029 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |