Rockbottom Dam is a concrete dam located in Broome County, New York, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall and 460 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Rockbottom Dam
The primary purpose of Rockbottom Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City of Binghamton (local government). It impounds the Susquehanna River near Binghamton.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 260 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,360 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,300 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 07/14/1998. That was over 28 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Broome |
| Nearest City | Binghamton |
| River/Stream | Susquehanna River |
| Coordinates | 42.09500, -75.90333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,360 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,360 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,360 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 260 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,300 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Binghamton |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 07/14/1998 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01054 |
| Federal ID | NY01054 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |