Newfane Dam
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| County | Niagara |
| Nearest City | Newfane |
| River/Stream | EIGHTEENMILE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 43.27861, -78.70778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 75 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Justin Schraft |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/12/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |