Horseshoe Lake Dam
Horseshoe Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Genesee County, New York, built in 1953. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Horseshoe Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Horseshoe Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Horseshoe Lake Corporation (private). It impounds the Bigelow Creek near Byron.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1953, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 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 09/10/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Genesee |
| Nearest City | Byron |
| River/Stream | Bigelow Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.00592, -78.12064 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | HORSESHOE LAKE CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00877 |
| Federal ID | NY00877 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |