Cattaraugus County Sportsmans Dam #1 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 22, 2025
Cattaraugus County Sportsmans Dam #1, also known as Perrysburg Lake, is a privately owned recreational dam located in Versailles, Cattaraugus County, New York.
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Summary
Completed in 1966, this earthen dam stands at a height of 12 feet and spans a length of 3500 feet. It serves the primary purpose of recreation, offering a storage capacity of 148 acre-feet and a surface area of 23 acres for water-based activities.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), this dam on the TR-Cattaraugus Creek watershed has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. Despite not being rated for condition assessment, Cattaraugus County Sportsmans Dam #1 has undergone state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety for the surrounding community. With uncontrolled spillways and a maximum discharge of 348 cubic feet per second, this dam provides both recreational opportunities and essential flood control measures for the area.
Although last inspected in 1987, Cattaraugus County Sportsmans Dam #1 continues to be a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region. With its location in a picturesque setting and its contribution to local water-based activities, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in Cattaraugus County, New York.
Year Completed |
1966 |
Dam Length |
3500 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TR-CATTARAUGUS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
23 |
Drainage Area |
0.77 |
Nid Storage |
148 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Cattaraugus Creek At Gowanda Ny
|
1120cfs |
Cazenovia Creek At Ebenezer Ny
|
102cfs |
Buffalo Creek At Gardenville Ny
|
417cfs |
Allegheny River At Salamanca Ny
|
5340cfs |
Chadakoin River At Falconer Ny
|
736cfs |
Cayuga Creek Nr Lancaster Ny
|
75cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Cattaraugus County Sportsmans Dam #1