Cuba Lake Dam
New York — Allegany County — OIL CREEK
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Allegany |
| River | OIL CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.24500, -78.27611 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,750 ft |
| NID Storage | 16,498 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16,498 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 465 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 1, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1872 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | CUBA LAKE DISTRICT;New York State Office of General Services |
Location Map
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.