Windsor Park Dam

TRIB-RANSOM CREEK· Erie, New York· Built 2006· Other· 106 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Windsor Park Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 2006 and is 20 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 106 ft (taller than 98.7% in NY)
Dam Length650 ft
Dam TypeOther
Max Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Year Completed2006 (20 years old)
NID IDNY16238

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

CMB WINDSOR LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Windsor Park Dam?

Windsor Park 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 Windsor Park Dam?

Windsor Park Dam is owned by CMB WINDSOR LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Windsor Park Dam built?

Windsor Park Dam was completed in 2006, making it 20 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 Windsor Park Dam?

Windsor Park 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 Windsor Park Dam?

Windsor Park Dam has a dam height of 106 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.

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.