Chautauqua 2v Wildlife Dam

LITTLE BROKENSTRAW CREEK· Chautauqua, New York· Built 1955· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Fish And Wildlife Pond State Government

Key Takeaway

Chautauqua 2v Wildlife Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 9% in NY)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage69 acre-ft
Normal Storage38 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge387 cfs
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDNY10022

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 15, 2008
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

NYS DEC

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Chautauqua 2v Wildlife Dam?

Chautauqua 2v Wildlife Dam 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 Chautauqua 2v Wildlife Dam?

Chautauqua 2v Wildlife Dam is owned by NYS DEC (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Chautauqua 2v Wildlife Dam built?

Chautauqua 2v Wildlife Dam was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Chautauqua 2v Wildlife Dam?

Chautauqua 2v Wildlife Dam serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Chautauqua 2v Wildlife Dam?

Chautauqua 2v Wildlife Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Chautauqua 2v Wildlife Dam last inspected?

Chautauqua 2v Wildlife Dam was last inspected on October 15, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.