Leisurewood Campground Dam
Leisurewood Campground Dam is an earth dam located in Erie County, New York. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Leisurewood Campground Dam
Leisurewood Campground Dam is a dam in Erie, New York. The dam is owned by Leisurewood Campgrounds, Inc (private). It impounds the Trib - Murder Creek near Akron.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 32 acre-feet.
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 03/30/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Erie |
| Nearest City | Akron |
| River/Stream | Trib - Murder Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.00417, -78.52472 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | LEISUREWOOD CAMPGROUNDS, INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY16276 |
| Federal ID | NY16276 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |