Ripley Reservoir Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyChautauqua
Nearest CityRipley
River/StreamTR-LAKE ERIE
Coordinates42.25194, -79.69361

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height46 ft
Dam Height46 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage93 acre-ft
Max Storage93 acre-ft
Normal Storage84 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTOWN OF RIPLEY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/11/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00890
Federal IDNY00890
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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