Iroquois #5 Dam
Iroquois #5 Dam is an earth dam located in Orleans County, New York, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Iroquois #5 Dam
The primary purpose of Iroquois #5 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 Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Oak Orchard Creek.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,480 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 139 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 07/22/2019.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Orleans |
| River/Stream | Oak Orchard Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.15000, -78.40166 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,480 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,480 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,300 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 139 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,383 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/22/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY14873 |
| Federal ID | NY14873 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |