Nanticoke Creek Site 10 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Nanticoke Creek Site 10 Dam, located in Glen Aubrey, New York, is a local government-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate the risk of flooding along the East Branch of Nanticoke Creek.


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Summary

Completed in 1979, this earth-type dam stands at 58 feet tall and spans 540 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 899 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a vital infrastructure for the surrounding community in Broome County.

Managed by the NYS DEC, the dam is regulated and inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. With a hazard potential classified as high and a moderate risk assessment, the dam remains a key component in the local flood risk management strategy. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam has an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place and meets regulatory guidelines, providing a sense of security for the residents in the area.

With a history of periodic inspections and a well-defined risk management approach, Nanticoke Creek Site 10 Dam serves as a crucial asset in the region's water resource infrastructure. As climate change continues to impact the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, the dam's role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the community from potential disasters becomes increasingly significant. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data on this dam offers valuable insights into the intersection of infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and community resilience in the face of a changing climate.

Year Completed

1979

Dam Length

540

Dam Height

58

River Or Stream

E BRANCH NANTICOKE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

20

Drainage Area

4.5

Nid Storage

899

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

58
       
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Dam Data Reference

Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.