East Br Cazenovia Creek Legion Dam
Key Takeaway
East Br Cazenovia Creek Legion Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 29.9% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 165 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 50 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,900 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | NY01246 |
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
ERIE-WYOMING COUNTIES SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of East Br Cazenovia Creek Legion Dam?
East Br Cazenovia Creek Legion 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 East Br Cazenovia Creek Legion Dam?
East Br Cazenovia Creek Legion Dam is owned by ERIE-WYOMING COUNTIES SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was East Br Cazenovia Creek Legion Dam built?
East Br Cazenovia Creek Legion Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 East Br Cazenovia Creek Legion Dam?
East Br Cazenovia Creek Legion 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 East Br Cazenovia Creek Legion Dam?
East Br Cazenovia Creek Legion Dam has a dam height of 13 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 East Br Cazenovia Creek Legion Dam last inspected?
East Br Cazenovia Creek Legion Dam was last inspected on July 15, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.