Conewango Creek Site 16 Dam
New York — Cattaraugus County — ELM CREEK
Location
| State | New York |
| County | Cattaraugus |
| River | ELM CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.22328, -78.94141 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 16, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 2 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1964 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | CATTARAUGUS COUNTY;Cattaraugus County |
| Other Name | Elm Creek Dam |
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.