Lime Lake Outlet Dam is an earth dam located in Cattaraugus County, New York, built in 1850. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 200 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Lime Lake Outlet Dam
The primary purpose of Lime Lake Outlet Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Cattaraugus County;lime Lake Cottage Owners Association (private). It impounds the Lime Lake Outlet near Lime Lake.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 154 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 616 acre-feet. Completed in 1850, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 10/18/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Cattaraugus |
| Nearest City | Lime Lake |
| River/Stream | Lime Lake Outlet |
| Coordinates | 42.43500, -78.47611 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 616 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 616 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 550 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 154 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Cattaraugus County;lime Lake Cottage Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00924 |
| Federal ID | NY00924 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |