Cattaraugus County Sportsmans Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Cattaraugus County Sportsmans Dam #1 is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1966 and is 60 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 12 ft (taller than 23.2% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 3,500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 113 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 348 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00827 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CATTARAUGUS COUNTY SPORTSMEN
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Cattaraugus County Sportsmans Dam #1?
Cattaraugus County Sportsmans Dam #1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cattaraugus County Sportsmans Dam #1?
Cattaraugus County Sportsmans Dam #1 is owned by CATTARAUGUS COUNTY SPORTSMEN (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cattaraugus County Sportsmans Dam #1 built?
Cattaraugus County Sportsmans Dam #1 was completed in 1966, making it 60 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Cattaraugus County Sportsmans Dam #1?
Cattaraugus County Sportsmans Dam #1 serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cattaraugus County Sportsmans Dam #1?
Cattaraugus County Sportsmans Dam #1 has a dam height of 12 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Cattaraugus County Sportsmans Dam #1 last inspected?
Cattaraugus County Sportsmans Dam #1 was last inspected on November 10, 1987. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.