Freemans Dam
Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| County | Erie |
| Nearest City | Orchard Park |
| River/Stream | SMOKE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.76833, -78.73278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CHARLES R. & EILEEN L. CLOUGH;EDDIE M BRATKO;KATHLEEN M WOOLATT;THOMAS A. & DOROTHY MORROW;VILLAGE OF ORCHARD PARK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/02/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |