Green Lake Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyErie
Nearest CityOrchard Park
River/StreamSOUTH BRANCH SMOKE CREEK
Coordinates42.75833, -78.75389

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height37 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length480 ft
Year Completed1909 (117 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage245 acre-ft
Max Storage245 acre-ft
Normal Storage218 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge11,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTOWN OF ORCHARD PARK
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/10/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00892
Federal IDNY00892
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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