Oak Orchard Creek Dam
New York — Orleans County — OAK ORCHARD CREEK
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Orleans |
| River | OAK ORCHARD CREEK |
| Coordinates | 43.32667, -78.24000 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Height | 90 ft |
| Dam Length | 760 ft |
| NID Storage | 10,050 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,050 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 335 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 11, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1917 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Erie Boulevard Hydropower, LP/Brookfield Renewable |
| Other Name | Waterport 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.