H Tigler Wildlife Dam

S BRANCH CATTARAUGUS CREEK· Cattaraugus, New York· Other· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Not Listed

Key Takeaway

H Tigler Wildlife Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 0.9% in NY)
Dam TypeOther
Normal Storage86 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
NID IDNY10185

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: November 10, 1987
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

HOWARD TIGLER

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of H Tigler Wildlife Dam?

H Tigler 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 H Tigler Wildlife Dam?

H Tigler Wildlife Dam is owned by HOWARD TIGLER (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of H Tigler Wildlife Dam?

H Tigler Wildlife Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is H Tigler Wildlife Dam?

H Tigler Wildlife Dam has a dam height of 7 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 H Tigler Wildlife Dam last inspected?

H Tigler Wildlife Dam was last inspected on November 10, 1987. 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.