Conewango Creek Site 16a Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyCattaraugus
Nearest CityEast Randolph
River/StreamELM CREEK
Coordinates42.19085, -78.94963

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length2,008 ft
Year Completed1970 (56 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,514 acre-ft
Max Storage1,514 acre-ft
Normal Storage51 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
Max Discharge34,840 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCATTARAUGUS COUNTY;Cattaraugus County
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/16/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00557
Federal IDNY00557
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Conewango Creek Site 16 Dam 2.3 mi High Conewango Creek Site 19 Dam 4.2 mi High Lyle Underwood W L Pond #2 Dam & Dike 5.6 mi Low Conewango Creek Site 1 Dam 5.7 mi High Camp Chautauqua Pond Dam 5.9 mi Significant Monte Shields Farm Pond Dam 7.1 mi Low Anderson Dam 7.4 mi Significant Conewango Creek Site 13 Dam 8.0 mi Significant Quaker Run Dam 10.3 mi Significant Conewango Creek Site 33 Dam 10.6 mi High