Efner Davis Pond Dam
Efner Davis Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Cattaraugus County, New York, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Efner Davis Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Efner Davis Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Christine L Moogan (private). It impounds the Limelake Outlet near Delevan.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 129 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/12/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Cattaraugus |
| Nearest City | Delevan |
| River/Stream | Limelake Outlet |
| Coordinates | 42.44833, -78.48333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 129 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 106 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | CHRISTINE L MOOGAN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00878 |
| Federal ID | NY00878 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |