Dryden Lake Outlet Dam
New York — Tompkins County — TR-VIRGIL CREEK
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Tompkins |
| River | TR-VIRGIL CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.46333, -76.28000 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 83 ft |
| NID Storage | 345 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 345 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 113 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | February 27, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1974 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | NYS DEC DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE |
| Other Name | Dryden Lake |
Location Map
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.