Watsons Waste Weir Dam

New York — Niagara County — Johnson Cr

Location

StateNew York
CountyNiagara
RiverJohnson Cr
Coordinates43.21303, -78.50919

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length75 ft
NID Storage10,488 acre-ft
Max Storage10,488 acre-ft
Surface Area890 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionNovember 10, 2020
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1918
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeState
OwnerNew York State Canal Corporation

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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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