Beebe Dam, also known as Triphammer Dam, is a privately owned hydroelectric structure located in Ithaca, New York, along Fall Creek.
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Completed in 1897, this gravity dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a length of 279 feet, with a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. The dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock maintenance, recreation, and water supply in addition to generating hydroelectric power.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Beebe Dam has a spillway width of 205 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 5080 cubic feet per second. The dam has a significant hazard potential and is inspected every two years, with the last inspection conducted in May 2018. While the condition assessment is not available, the risk assessment is moderate, indicating the need for ongoing risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure.
As a historic landmark in Tompkins County, Beebe Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region. With its diverse range of purposes and its contribution to renewable energy generation, the dam stands as a testament to the intersection of human innovation and environmental stewardship in the face of evolving challenges related to water resources and climate change.
Year Completed |
1897 |
Dam Length |
279 |
Dam Height |
28 |
River Or Stream |
Fall Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
20 |
Drainage Area |
126 |
Nid Storage |
75 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
28 |
Fall Creek Near Ithaca Ny
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76cfs |
Sixmile Creek At Bethel Grove
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16cfs |
Sixmile Creek At Brooktondale Ny
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83cfs |
Tioughnioga River At Cortland Ny
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360cfs |
Susquehanna River At Owego Ny
|
3700cfs |
Keuka Lake Outlet At Dresden Ny
|
123cfs |
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