Science Lake Dam

Cattaraugus County, New York (near Quaker Run Area)

River/Stream: QUAKER RUN

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
28 ft
Dam Length
266 ft
Reservoir Storage
76 acre-ft
Year Completed
1925
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
1,675 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2011-10-04

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NY01342
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
42.01000, -78.76667
Age
101 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.