Conewango Creek Site 33 Dam
Key Takeaway
Conewango Creek Site 33 Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 57 ft (taller than 93.8% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 128 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 656 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00581 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY;CONEWANGO WATERSHED COMMISSION
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Conewango Creek Site 33 Dam?
Conewango Creek Site 33 Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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 33 Dam?
Conewango Creek Site 33 Dam is owned by CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY;CONEWANGO WATERSHED COMMISSION (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Conewango Creek Site 33 Dam built?
Conewango Creek Site 33 Dam was completed in 1974, making it 52 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 33 Dam?
Conewango Creek Site 33 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 33 Dam?
Conewango Creek Site 33 Dam has a dam height of 57 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 33 Dam last inspected?
Conewango Creek Site 33 Dam was last inspected on November 20, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.