Newfane Dam
Newfane Dam is a buttress dam located in Niagara County, New York, built in 1912. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Newfane Dam
Newfane Dam is a dam in Niagara, New York. The dam is owned by Justin Schraft (private). It impounds the Eighteenmile Creek near Newfane.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 25 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 75 square miles. Completed in 1912, 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. 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 05/12/2025.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Niagara |
| Nearest City | Newfane |
| River/Stream | Eighteenmile Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.27861, -78.70778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 75 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Justin Schraft |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/12/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY10226 |
| Federal ID | NY10226 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |