Attica Reservoir Dam
Attica Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Wyoming County, New York, built in 1879. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Attica Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Attica Reservoir 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 Attica (local government). It impounds the Crow Creek near Attica.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 18 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1879, the structure is over a century 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 04/27/2021.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Wyoming |
| Nearest City | Attica |
| River/Stream | Crow Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.83667, -78.25889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1879 (147 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 18 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,850 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF ATTICA |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00865 |
| Federal ID | NY00865 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |