Oak Orchard Creek Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| County | Orleans |
| Nearest City | Waterport Station |
| River/Stream | OAK ORCHARD CREEK |
| Coordinates | 43.32667, -78.24000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| Year Completed | 1917 (109 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,050 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,050 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8,884 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 335 acres |
| Drainage Area | 216 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Erie Boulevard Hydropower, LP/Brookfield Renewable |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |