Conewango Creek Site 9a Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyChautauqua
Nearest CityWrights Corners
River/StreamTR-CONEWANGO CREEK
Coordinates42.38472, -79.11611

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length1,590 ft
Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage964 acre-ft
Max Storage964 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi
Max Discharge8,200 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCHAUTAUQUA COUNTY;CONEWANGO WATERSHED COMMISSION
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/17/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00596
Federal IDNY00596
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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