Green Lake Dam

New York — Erie County — SOUTH BRANCH SMOKE CREEK

Location

StateNew York
CountyErie
RiverSOUTH BRANCH SMOKE CREEK
Coordinates42.75833, -78.75389

Physical Characteristics

NID Height37 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length480 ft
NID Storage245 acre-ft
Max Storage245 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 10, 2023
Inspection Frequency2

Dam Information

Year Completed1909
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTOWN 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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