Albion Waste Gate & Weir Dam

New York — Orleans County — WEST BRANCH SANDY CREEK

Location

StateNew York
CountyOrleans
RiverWEST BRANCH SANDY CREEK
Coordinates43.24722, -78.18333

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length115 ft
NID Storage107 acre-ft
Max Storage107 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 23, 2025
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1911
Primary PurposeNavigation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeState
OwnerNew York State Canal Corporation
Other NameBarge Canal

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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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