Virgil Creek Watershed Floodwater Dam
New York — Tompkins County — VIRGIL CREEK
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Tompkins |
| River | VIRGIL CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.47361, -76.26389 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Length | — |
| NID Storage | 3,992 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,992 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | February 27, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1998 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | TOMPKINS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING;Town of Dryden;Village of Dryden |
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.