Hickory Lake Dam
Hickory Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Erie County, New York, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hickory Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hickory Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lakeridge Association (private). It impounds the South Branch Smoke Creek near Duells Corner.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 37 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 05/10/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Erie |
| Nearest City | Duells Corner |
| River/Stream | South Branch Smoke Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.74444, -78.73750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 730 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LAKERIDGE ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY10375 |
| Federal ID | NY10375 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |