Whitney Point Dam
New York — Broome County — OTSELIC RIVER
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Broome |
| River | OTSELIC RIVER |
| Coordinates | 42.34103, -75.96979 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 95 ft |
| Dam Height | 95 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,900 ft |
| NID Storage | 176,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 176,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,200 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 3, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1942 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Baltimore District |
| Other Name | Whitney Point 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.