Middleport Reservoir Dam
Middleport Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Niagara County, New York, built in 1931. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Middleport Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Middleport Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Village Of Middleport (local government). It impounds the Middleport Creek near Middleport.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1931, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 05/21/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Niagara |
| Nearest City | Middleport |
| River/Stream | Middleport Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.19000, -78.47667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1931 (95 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,680 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF MIDDLEPORT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00480 |
| Federal ID | NY00480 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |