Wadsworth Pond Dam
Wadsworth Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Livingston County, New York, built in 1905. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wadsworth Pond Dam
Wadsworth Pond Dam is a dam in Livingston, New York. The dam is owned by Livingston County Highway Department (local government). It impounds the Conesus Creek near Ashantee.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 79 square miles. Completed in 1905, 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 04/24/2025.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Livingston |
| Nearest City | Ashantee |
| River/Stream | Conesus Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.89639, -77.76417 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 79 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Livingston County Highway Department |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY10785 |
| Federal ID | NY10785 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |