The Vestal Hills Golf Club Dam in Binghamton, New York, is a privately owned earth dam that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
Wind
Humidity
With a height of 14.5 feet and a storage capacity of 11 acre-feet, this dam has a significant hazard potential and is classified as having a fair condition assessment. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 8 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 136.2 cubic feet per second.
Located in Broome County, the Vestal Hills Golf Club Dam is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) and undergoes regular inspections every 4 years to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. The dam was last inspected in April 2017 and was found to meet guidelines for risk management, with a moderate risk rating of 3. Although there have been no major modifications or improvements to the dam in recent years, it continues to provide essential storage and flood control benefits for the surrounding area.
Overall, the Vestal Hills Golf Club Dam represents a vital piece of infrastructure in the region, offering both recreational opportunities and essential water resource management functions. Its presence highlights the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams to ensure public safety and environmental sustainability in the face of changing climate conditions.
Dam Height |
14.5 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.75 |
Nid Storage |
11 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
15 |
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