Richard Weishan Pond Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

CountyCattaraugus
Nearest CityEast Otto
River/StreamEAST OTTO CREEK
Coordinates42.35417, -78.68361

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length425 ft
Year Completed1961 (65 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage169 acre-ft
Max Storage169 acre-ft
Normal Storage85 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerDAVID STAPLES;MARK MITCHELL JR & SR
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection05/17/2023
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNY00839
Federal IDNY00839
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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