Conewango Creek Site 6 Dam

New York — Chautauqua County — CHERRY CREEK

Location

StateNew York
CountyChautauqua
RiverCHERRY CREEK
Coordinates42.30556, -79.12194

Physical Characteristics

NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
NID Storage682 acre-ft
Max Storage682 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 17, 2022
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1971
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCHAUTAUQUA COUNTY;CONEWANGO WATERSHED COMMISSION

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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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