Conewango Creek Site 6 Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyChautauqua
Nearest CityCherry Creek
River/StreamCHERRY CREEK
Coordinates42.30556, -79.12194

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1971 (55 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage682 acre-ft
Max Storage682 acre-ft
Normal Storage137 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge2,178 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCHAUTAUQUA COUNTY;CONEWANGO WATERSHED COMMISSION
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/17/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00610
Federal IDNY00610
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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