Conewango Creek Site 3 Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyChautauqua
Nearest CityBates
River/StreamTR-CLEAR CREEK
Coordinates42.25167, -79.17333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height47 ft
Dam Height47 ft
Dam Length510 ft
Year Completed1978 (48 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage389 acre-ft
Max Storage389 acre-ft
Normal Storage148 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge4,550 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCONEWANGO WATERSHED COMMISSION;COUNTY OF CHAUTAUQUA
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/17/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00601
Federal IDNY00601
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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