Indian Falls Lake Dam
Indian Falls Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Genesee County, New York, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Indian Falls Lake Dam
Indian Falls Lake Dam is a dam in Genesee, New York. The dam is owned by Indian Falls Lake Corporation (private). It impounds the Tr-tonawanda Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 248 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1956, 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 08/10/2009. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Genesee |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Tr-tonawanda Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.02667, -78.00694 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 248 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 236 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | INDIAN FALLS LAKE CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/10/2009 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00451 |
| Federal ID | NY00451 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |