Faun Lake Dam
Faun Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Wyoming County, New York, built in 1955. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Faun Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Faun Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Faun Lake Association (private). It impounds the East Fork Tonawanda Creek near Johnsonburg.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 415 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 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 08/31/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Wyoming |
| Nearest City | Johnsonburg |
| River/Stream | East Fork Tonawanda Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.64806, -78.28889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 415 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 415 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 415 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 263 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | FAUN LAKE ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00447 |
| Federal ID | NY00447 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |