Fredonia Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Fredonia Reservoir Dam is classified as high hazard in New York. It was completed in 1937 and is 89 years old. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 80 ft (taller than 97.1% in NY) |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,292 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
| NID ID | NY00749 |
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
VILLAGE OF FREDONIA
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Fredonia Reservoir Dam?
Fredonia Reservoir 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 Fredonia Reservoir Dam?
Fredonia Reservoir Dam is owned by VILLAGE OF FREDONIA (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Fredonia Reservoir Dam built?
Fredonia Reservoir Dam was completed in 1937, making it 89 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 Fredonia Reservoir Dam?
Fredonia Reservoir Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fredonia Reservoir Dam?
Fredonia Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 80 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 Fredonia Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Fredonia Reservoir Dam was last inspected on October 30, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.