Station 2
Station 2 is a gravity dam located in Monroe County, New York, built in 1936. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Station 2
The primary purpose of Station 2 is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by City Of Rochester (local government). It impounds the Genesee River near Rochester.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 305 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 107 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,467 square miles. Completed in 1936, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/17/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | Rochester |
| River/Stream | Genesee River |
| Coordinates | 43.16071, -77.61306 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 305.6 ft |
| Year Completed | 1936 (90 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 107 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,467 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 59,750 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | City of Rochester |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00690 |
| Federal ID | NY00690 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |