South Hill Pond Dam, located in Ithaca, New York, is a privately-owned structure that plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction along the TR-Sixmile Creek.
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With a height of 20 feet and a length of 400 feet, this earth dam provides a maximum storage capacity of 6 acre-feet and a normal storage of 1 acre-foot. The dam's spillway, which is uncontrolled and 18 feet wide, helps regulate the maximum discharge of water at 236 cubic feet per second.
Despite its significant hazard potential, South Hill Pond Dam has been assessed as being in satisfactory condition, with the last inspection conducted in July 2017. The dam is regulated by the NYS DEC and undergoes regular inspections every four years to ensure compliance with state regulations. The risk assessment for the dam has been categorized as moderate, highlighting the importance of ongoing risk management measures to ensure the safety and integrity of this critical infrastructure.
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
TR-SIXMILE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1 |
Drainage Area |
0.09 |
Nid Storage |
6 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
20 |
Fall Creek Near Ithaca Ny
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76cfs |
Sixmile Creek At Bethel Grove
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16cfs |
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|
83cfs |
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|
360cfs |
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|
3700cfs |
Chemung River At Elmira Ny
|
371cfs |
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