New Hope Saw Mill Dam

New York — Cayuga County — BEAR SWAMP CREEK

Location

StateNew York
CountyCayuga
RiverBEAR SWAMP CREEK
Coordinates42.79778, -76.34611

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length190 ft
NID Storage500 acre-ft
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 21, 2023
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1850
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCAYUGA COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT;DALE WEED

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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