Wiscoy Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyAllegany
Nearest CityWiscoy
River/StreamWISCOY CREEK
Coordinates42.50500, -78.08861

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length240 ft
Year Completed1921 (105 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage122 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area115 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerROCHESTER GAS AND ELECTRIC CORPORATION
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/11/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00461
Federal IDNY00461
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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