Fredonia Reservoir Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyChautauqua
Nearest CityLaona
River/StreamCANADAWAY CREEK
Coordinates42.39733, -79.31081

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height80 ft
Dam Height80 ft
Dam Length260 ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,733 acre-ft
Max Storage1,733 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,024 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge8,292 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerVILLAGE OF FREDONIA
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/11/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00749
Federal IDNY00749
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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