Erie Park Commission Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

CountyErie
Nearest CityLancaster
River/StreamCAYUGA CREEK
Coordinates42.89389, -78.66778

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length189 ft
Year Completed1926 (100 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage140 acre-ft
Max Storage140 acre-ft
Normal Storage48 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area99 sq mi
Max Discharge9,700 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerERIE COUNTY PARKS DEPARTMENT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection09/21/2009
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNY10260
Federal IDNY10260
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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