Keaney Swamp Dam
Keaney Swamp Dam is an earth dam located in Allegany County, New York. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Keaney Swamp Dam
The primary purpose of Keaney Swamp Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Nys Dec (state). It impounds the Black Creek near Canaseraga.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 2,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 114 acres, has a storage capacity of 772 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3,573 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Allegany |
| Nearest City | Canaseraga |
| River/Stream | Black Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.42361, -77.90667 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,800 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 772 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 772 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 114 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,573 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | NYS DEC |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY16163 |
| Federal ID | NY16163 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |