Cuba Lake Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyAllegany
Nearest CityCuba
River/StreamOIL CREEK
Coordinates42.24500, -78.27611

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height55 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length1,750 ft
Year Completed1872 (154 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage16,498 acre-ft
Max Storage16,498 acre-ft
Normal Storage8,215 acre-ft
Surface Area465 acres
Drainage Area25 sq mi
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCUBA LAKE DISTRICT;New York State Office of General Services
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/01/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00455
Federal IDNY00455
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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