Bylow Wildlife Dam
Bylow Wildlife Dam is an earth dam located in Broome County, New York, built in 1966. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bylow Wildlife Dam
Bylow Wildlife Dam is a dam in Broome, New York. The dam is owned by Daniel Levine;jeremy Levine;joseph Banker (private). It impounds the Ballyhack Creek near Port Crane.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 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 07/11/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Broome |
| Nearest City | Port Crane |
| River/Stream | Ballyhack Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.20833, -75.77583 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 138 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Daniel Levine;Jeremy Levine;Joseph Banker |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01059 |
| Federal ID | NY01059 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |