Nys Atomic Development Dam #2
Nys Atomic Development Dam #2 is an earth dam located in Cattaraugus County, New York, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Nys Atomic Development Dam #2
The primary purpose of Nys Atomic Development Dam #2 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 Nys Energy Research & Development Authority (state). It impounds the Tr-buttermilk Creek near West Valley.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 360 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 06/15/2022.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Cattaraugus |
| Nearest City | West Valley |
| River/Stream | Tr-buttermilk Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.43833, -78.64333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | NYS ENERGY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00838 |
| Federal ID | NY00838 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |