Minton Dam
Minton Dam is an earth dam located in Chautauqua County, New York, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Minton Dam
The primary purpose of Minton Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Village Of Westfield (local government). It impounds the Tr-chautauqua Creek near Westfield.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 173 acre-feet. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 10/05/2011. That was over 14 years ago.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Chautauqua |
| Nearest City | Westfield |
| River/Stream | Tr-chautauqua Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.29833, -79.57667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 173 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF WESTFIELD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/05/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00646 |
| Federal ID | NY00646 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |