Murder Creek Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

CountyErie
Nearest CityGriswold
River/StreamMURDER CREEK
Coordinates43.01667, -78.49500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed1927 (99 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage275 acre-ft
Max Storage275 acre-ft
Normal Storage275 acre-ft
Surface Area37 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerERIE COUNTY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection07/14/2011
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNY00478
Federal IDNY00478
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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