Rainbow Lake Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyCattaraugus
Nearest CityEast Otto
River/StreamTR-EAST OTTO CREEK
Coordinates42.35361, -78.69333

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length1,040 ft
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage745 acre-ft
Max Storage745 acre-ft
Normal Storage500 acre-ft
Surface Area51 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge343 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerALLEGANY MOUNTAIN RV RESORT
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection05/17/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00840
Federal IDNY00840
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Richard Weishan Pond Dam 0.5 mi Significant James Hughey Dam 2.1 mi Low Stuart Klahn Dam 2.2 mi Low Edgar Ploetz Recreational Pond Dam 2.3 mi Significant William O Nannen Pond Dam 4.8 mi Significant Sunset Saddle Dam 6.1 mi Significant Holimont Upper Reservoir Dam 6.2 mi High Tannenbaum Reservoir Dam 6.3 mi High Nys Atomic Development Dam #2 6.4 mi Low Nys Atomic Development Dam #1 6.4 mi Low