Conewango Creek Site 13 Dam
Key Takeaway
Conewango Creek Site 13 Dam is classified as significant hazard in New York. It was completed in 1982 and is 44 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 87.6% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 321 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,591 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00609 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CATTARAUGUS COUNTY;Cattaraugus County;NYS DEC - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Conewango Creek Site 13 Dam?
Conewango Creek Site 13 Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Conewango Creek Site 13 Dam?
Conewango Creek Site 13 Dam is owned by CATTARAUGUS COUNTY;Cattaraugus County;NYS DEC - DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Conewango Creek Site 13 Dam built?
Conewango Creek Site 13 Dam was completed in 1982, making it 44 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 Conewango Creek Site 13 Dam?
Conewango Creek Site 13 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Conewango Creek Site 13 Dam?
Conewango Creek Site 13 Dam has a dam height of 39 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 Conewango Creek Site 13 Dam last inspected?
Conewango Creek Site 13 Dam was last inspected on May 9, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.