Attica Reservoir Dam (middle)
Attica Reservoir Dam (middle) is an earth dam located in Wyoming County, New York, built in 1925. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Attica Reservoir Dam (middle)
The primary purpose of Attica Reservoir Dam (middle) 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 Attica (local government). It impounds the Crow Creek near Attica.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 208 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 216 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1925, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/27/2021.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Wyoming |
| Nearest City | Attica |
| River/Stream | Crow Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.83306, -78.26083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 208 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 216 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,645 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF ATTICA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00867 |
| Federal ID | NY00867 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |