Oak Orchard Creek Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyOrleans
Nearest CityWaterport Station
River/StreamOAK ORCHARD CREEK
Coordinates43.32667, -78.24000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height90 ft
Dam Height90 ft
Dam Length760 ft
Year Completed1917 (109 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage10,050 acre-ft
Max Storage10,050 acre-ft
Normal Storage8,884 acre-ft
Surface Area335 acres
Drainage Area216 sq mi
Max Discharge6,300 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerErie Boulevard Hydropower, LP/Brookfield Renewable
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/11/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00485
Federal IDNY00485
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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