60 Foot Dam
New York — Tompkins County — SIXMILE CREEK
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Tompkins |
| River | SIXMILE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.41750, -76.46083 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,290 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,290 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | February 27, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1911 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CITY OF ITHACA |
| Other Name | Ithaca Reservoir, Potters Falls Dam |
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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.