Fairport Reservoir Dam #1
Fairport Reservoir Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Ontario County, New York, built in 1923. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Fairport Reservoir Dam #1
The primary purpose of Fairport Reservoir Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Boughton Park Inc. (private). It impounds the Tr-great Brook near Victor.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 60 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 322 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1923, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/10/2025.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New York dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Ontario |
| Nearest City | Victor |
| River/Stream | Tr-great Brook |
| Coordinates | 42.93778, -77.43639 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
| Year Completed | 1923 (103 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 322 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 322 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 285 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,440 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Boughton Park Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/10/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00382 |
| Federal ID | NY00382 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |