Godfreys Pond Dam
Godfreys Pond Dam is a concrete dam located in Genesee County, New York, built in 1860. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Godfreys Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Godfreys Pond Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Godfrey Pond Association (private). It impounds the Bigelow Creek near Byron.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 171 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1860, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 05/19/2008. That was over 17 years ago.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Genesee |
| Nearest City | Byron |
| River/Stream | Bigelow Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.03000, -78.11333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1860 (166 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 171 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | GODFREY POND ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/19/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00874 |
| Federal ID | NY00874 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |