Watsons Waste Weir Dam

Niagara County, New York (near Middleport)

River/Stream: Johnson Cr

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
16 ft
Dam Length
75 ft
Reservoir Storage
10,488 acre-ft
Year Completed
1918
Primary Purpose
Navigation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
764 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not RatedLast inspected: 2020-11-10

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
NY17189
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
43.21303, -78.50919
Age
108 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.