Hoffman Creek Dam
New York — Chemung County — HOFFMAN BROOK
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Chemung |
| River | HOFFMAN BROOK |
| Coordinates | 42.10806, -76.84833 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| NID Storage | 570 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 570 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 25, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1871 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | ELMIRA WATER BOARD |
| Other Name | West Hill (Elmira) Reservoir |
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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.