Tully Forest Pond #1 Dam
Tully Forest Pond #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Cortland County, New York, built in 1953. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tully Forest Pond #1 Dam
The primary purpose of Tully Forest Pond #1 Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Suny College Of Environmental Science & Forestry (state). It impounds the Tr-westcott Creek.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 71 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/12/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Cortland |
| River/Stream | Tr-westcott Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.76944, -76.07639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 71 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 205 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | SUNY COLLEGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & FORESTRY |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/12/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY11744 |
| Federal ID | NY11744 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |