Chautauqua 2v Wildlife Dam
Chautauqua 2v Wildlife Dam is an earth dam located in Chautauqua County, New York, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Chautauqua 2v Wildlife Dam
The primary purpose of Chautauqua 2v Wildlife Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Nys Dec (state). It impounds the Little Brokenstraw Creek near Panama.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1955, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 10/15/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Chautauqua |
| Nearest City | Panama |
| River/Stream | Little Brokenstraw Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.08972, -79.53056 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 387 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | NYS DEC |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/15/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY10022 |
| Federal ID | NY10022 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |