Springville Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| County | Erie |
| Nearest City | Gowanda Village |
| River/Stream | CATTARAUGUS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.48083, -78.70000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 338 ft |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,170 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 280 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 23,192 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |