Quaker Run Dam
Quaker Run Dam is an earth dam located in Cattaraugus County, New York, built in 1930. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Quaker Run Dam
The primary purpose of Quaker Run Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nys Office Of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Allegany Region (state). It impounds the Quaker Run.
The dam stands 59 feet tall and stretches 705 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 227 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 5,978 acre-feet. Completed in 1930, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/19/2023.
At 59 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Cattaraugus |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Quaker Run |
| Coordinates | 42.05167, -78.87694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 59 ft |
| Dam Height | 59 ft |
| Dam Length | 705 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,978 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,978 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,708 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 227 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NYS OFFICE OF PARKS, RECREATION & HISTORIC PRESERVATION, ALLEGANY REGION |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY01320 |
| Federal ID | NY01320 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |