East Sidney Dam - Franklin, NY
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jackratt
N 42° 19.693 W 075° 13.867
18T E 480958 N 4686244
East Sidney Dam in the Town of Franklin, NY
Waymark Code: WM4TZQ
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 09/29/2008
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East Sidney Dam was built in 1950 by the Army Corps of Engineers in response to devastating floods downstream in Binghamton, NY. The lake behind the dam is rather small most of the time to reserve room for floods. The lake is open to recreation activities and there is a park for picnicking, etc.
In 2006 heavy flooding occurred that forced water over the spillway for the first time in the dam's 56-year history.
Waterway where the dam is located: Ouleout Creek
Main use of the Water Dam: Flood Control
Material used in the structure: Concrete
Height of Dam: 146 feet
Fishing Allowed: yes
Date built: Not listed
Motor Sports Allowed: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
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