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Second Dam Cliff Diving
Ithaca, New York, United States
CliffSpot Type
FreshwaterWater Type
Height TBDJump Height
See notesWater Depth
See notesLedge Approach
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Alert details for this jump spot
Second Dam is a reported cliff / freshwater jump spot in Ithaca, New York, United States. Jump height, landing depth, and access conditions must be checked on site before anyone treats the water as usable.
Sources explicitly warn that swimming is not allowed, submerged rocks are present, and the jump area sits near a dam. Treat this lead as high-risk and verify current rules, depth, and hazards before considering entry. Treat this page as a planning guide and verify current conditions before visiting.
Overview
Jumping at Second Dam: At a Glance
Second Dam is described as an Ithaca gorge pool where deep green water, rock takeoffs, and a dam-adjacent ruin setting attract swimmers and jumpers despite clear hazards.
Quick Answer
Second Dam is a reported cliff / freshwater jump spot in Ithaca, New York, United States. Jump height, landing depth, and access conditions must be checked on site before anyone treats the water as usable.
Key Takeaway
Sources explicitly warn that swimming is not allowed, submerged rocks are present, and the jump area sits near a dam. Treat this lead as high-risk and verify current rules, depth, and hazards before considering entry. Treat this page as a planning guide and verify current conditions before visiting.
Quick Answer
Second Dam is a reported cliff / freshwater jump spot in Ithaca, New York, United States. Jump height, landing depth, and access conditions must be checked on site before anyone treats the water as usable.
Key Takeaway
Sources explicitly warn that swimming is not allowed, submerged rocks are present, and the jump area sits near a dam. Treat this lead as high-risk and verify current rules, depth, and hazards before considering entry. Treat this page as a planning guide and verify current conditions before visiting.
Conditions and planning notes
Important Info for Cliff Diving at Second Dam
Access
Use the trail-system access only after checking parking restrictions, swimming rules, and whether the gorge pools can be inspected safely away from the dam structure.
Approach
Approach details come from public source notes and should be checked against current trail conditions, closures, parking rules, and weather.
Hazards
Primary hazards include variable depth, current or river flow, slippery rock, submerged objects, crowding, limited exits, and posted restrictions.
Ledge Notes
Rock or platform takeoffs can be slick, crowded, managed, or restricted. Use only legal, stable, inspected takeoffs with a confirmed landing and exit.
Safety Notes
Sources explicitly warn that swimming is not allowed, submerged rocks are present, and the jump area sits near a dam. Treat this lead as high-risk and verify current rules, depth, and hazards before considering entry.
Map location
Coordinates not available
Use the source location details as a starting point until exact coordinates are added.
Quick Facts
RegionNew York
LocationIthaca area
Nearest AddressSee map
CoordinatesNot available
DirectionsGoogle Maps
Jump TypeCliff
Water TypeFreshwater
Jump HeightHeight TBD
Water DepthVerify onsite
Ledge ApproachVerify onsite
Best SeasonVaries seasonally
Look Before You Jump
Check current rules and open dates
Verify water depth from the water, not the ledge
Confirm exits and swimming routes
Inspect water clarity and submerged hazards
Read posted signs and respect closures
What to know about Cliff jumping at Second Dam.
Second Dam sits in Ithaca, New York, United States and is described as a jade-green creek gorge below an old dam with rock takeoffs, ruins, and deep-looking pools in East Ithaca. The saved sources provide enough location and usage context for a planning page, but the public copy should stay careful about what is known versus what still needs local verification. Conditions can change quickly at natural-water spots. Rain, flood release, snowmelt, algae, crowding, debris, watercraft, and changing exits can make an older photo or video a poor guide for today's conditions. Before planning a jump, verify legal access, parking, current water level, landing depth, submerged hazards, footing, takeoff options, and a clean exit from the water. Walk away if depth, flow, visibility, rules, or exits cannot be checked directly.
FAQs
Common questions about Cliff Diving at Second Dam.
Is Second Dam safe for cliff jumping?+
No source can confirm current safety. Verify water depth, current, exits, rules, footing, and submerged hazards in person before entering.
How high is Second Dam?+
The saved source trail does not provide a reliable current jump height. Treat takeoff heights as unknown until measured and checked locally.
What should I check before visiting Second Dam?+
Check legal access, parking, weather, water level, landing depth, current, rock footing, submerged hazards, rescue options, and exit routes before entering.
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Quick Facts
RegionNew York
LocationIthaca area
Nearest AddressSee map
CoordinatesNot available
DirectionsGoogle Maps
Jump TypeCliff
Water TypeFreshwater
Jump HeightHeight TBD
Water DepthVerify onsite
Ledge ApproachVerify onsite
Best SeasonVaries seasonally
Look Before You Jump
Check current rules and open dates
Verify water depth from the water, not the ledge
Confirm exits and swimming routes
Inspect water clarity and submerged hazards
Read posted signs and respect closures