Medina Aqueduct Dam

New York — Orleans County — ERIE CANAL

Location

StateNew York
CountyOrleans
RiverERIE CANAL
Coordinates43.22167, -78.38250

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length305 ft
NID Storage6 acre-ft
Max Storage6 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 10, 2008
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1967
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeState
OwnerNew York State Canal Corporation
Other NameOak Orchard Hydro

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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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