Walter Hientz Dam

New York — Wyoming County — TR-CATTARAUGUS CREEK

Location

StateNew York
CountyWyoming
RiverTR-CATTARAUGUS CREEK
Coordinates42.55917, -78.42139

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length960 ft
NID Storage59 acre-ft
Max Storage59 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 25, 1996
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWALTER HIENTZ

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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