Quaker Run Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

Quaker Run Dam, located in Cattaraugus, New York, is a state-regulated Earth dam completed in 1930 for recreational purposes along the Quaker Run river.


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Summary

With a height of 59 feet and a length of 705 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 5,978 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 227 acres. The spillway width of 250 feet ensures proper water discharge during periods of high flow, while the dam's hazard potential is classified as significant.

Despite its age, Quaker Run Dam has been assessed as being in satisfactory condition as of March 2017, with regular inspections every four years to ensure its structural integrity. The dam's risk assessment is moderate (3), prompting the need for ongoing risk management measures. While the dam primarily serves recreational purposes, its role in water resource management and climate resilience is crucial, especially in the face of changing weather patterns and increasing extreme events. As a key feature in the region's water infrastructure, Quaker Run Dam stands as a vital asset for both recreation and environmental protection.

Year Completed

1930

Dam Length

705

Dam Height

59

River Or Stream

QUAKER RUN

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

227

Nid Storage

5978

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

59
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.