Newark Reservoir # 2 Dam
Newark Reservoir # 2 Dam is an earth dam located in Ontario County, New York, built in 1919. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Newark Reservoir # 2 Dam
The primary purpose of Newark Reservoir # 2 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Boy Scouts Of America - Iroquois Trail Council (private). It impounds the Tr-flint Creek near Phelps.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 2,250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 90 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 544 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1919, 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/26/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Ontario |
| Nearest City | Phelps |
| River/Stream | Tr-flint Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.93667, -77.09333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,250 ft |
| Year Completed | 1919 (107 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 544 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 544 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 408 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 90 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - IROQUOIS TRAIL COUNCIL |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00513 |
| Federal ID | NY00513 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |