Orchard Park Reservoir Dam

New York — Erie County — NORTH BRANCH PIPE CREEK

Location

StateNew York
CountyErie
RiverNORTH BRANCH PIPE CREEK
Coordinates42.69000, -78.65333

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length765 ft
NID Storage139 acre-ft
Max Storage139 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 15, 2011
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1933
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerVILLAGE OF ORCHARD PARK

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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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