Station 5 is a gravity dam located in Monroe County, New York, built in 1918. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 470 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Station 5
The primary purpose of Station 5 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 Rochester Gas & Electric Corporation (public utility). It impounds the Genesee River near Rochester.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 414 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,467 square miles. Completed in 1918, the structure is over a century old.
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 | 43.17630, -77.62820 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1918 (108 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 414 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 414 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 414 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,467 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 90,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Rochester Gas & Electric Corporation |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/17/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00484 |
| Federal ID | NY00484 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |