Ellicott Creek Dam - Williamsville, NY
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Rayman
N 42° 57.731 W 078° 44.621
17T E 684024 N 4759085
A small wood and concrete dam can be found at the tip of Island Park in Williamsville, NY.
Waymark Code: WM45DW
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/09/2008
Views: 49
In the 1930s, Ellicott Creek was enlarged and a dam was built at Island Park 2.4 miles upstream of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) gauge near the Village of Williamsville to help control flooding. Regulation occurs today by the seasonal manipulation of that dam and by intermittent pumping from stone quarries into stream. During late winter and spring runoff, flooding still does occur downstream in Williamsville and into Amherst.
A walkway is located on top of the dam that used to connect the shopping center parking lot with the park. However that walk has been closed for a couple years now.
Waterway where the dam is located: Ellicott Creek
Main use of the Water Dam: Flood Control
Material used in the structure: Timber
Height of Dam: About 10'-12'
Fishing Allowed: yes
Date built: Not listed
Motor Sports Allowed: Not Listed
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