Byron Pond Dam
Byron Pond Dam is a rockfill dam located in Genesee County, New York, built in 1925. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Byron Pond Dam
Byron Pond Dam is a dam in Genesee, New York. The dam is owned by Donald R Read Jr. (private). It impounds the Black Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 127 acre-feet. Completed in 1925, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 03/30/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Genesee |
| River/Stream | Black Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.08389, -78.05444 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1925 (101 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Max Discharge | 290 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | DONALD R READ JR. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY10612 |
| Federal ID | NY10612 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |