Tioga Dam, located in Tioga, Pennsylvania, was completed in 1978 by the US Army Corps of Engineers as a rockfill dam along the Tioga River.
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With a height of 140.5 feet and a storage capacity of 143,383 acre-feet, the primary purpose of the dam is flood risk reduction, although it also serves recreational purposes. While the dam reduces the risk of downstream flooding, there are still potential hazards, with the most likely scenario being a high-volume release of water during significant storm events that could lead to flooding in downstream communities.
To manage and reduce the risk to downstream communities, the US Army Corps of Engineers conducts regular inspections and monitoring of the dam, especially during high water events. They maintain an Emergency Action Plan and perform emergency response exercises to stay prepared for potential flood events. Additionally, they closely monitor rainfall forecasts to provide early warnings of high water events. Despite the risk, Tioga Dam remains a critical structure for flood risk reduction in the region, safeguarding communities along the Tioga, Chemung, and North Branch Susquehanna Rivers.
Year Completed |
1978 |
Dam Length |
2710 |
Dam Height |
140.5 |
River Or Stream |
TIOGA RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Rockfill |
Surface Area |
498 |
Hydraulic Height |
136.1 |
Drainage Area |
280 |
Nid Storage |
143383 |
Structural Height |
140 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock and Soil |
Nid Height |
141 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Ives Run
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Tompkins River
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Hills Creek State Park
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