Leroy Reservoir Dam
Leroy Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Genesee County, New York, built in 1960. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Leroy Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Leroy Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Noblehurst Farms Service (private). It impounds the Tr-mud Creek near Leroy.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 68 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 261 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1960, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/23/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Genesee |
| Nearest City | Leroy |
| River/Stream | Tr-mud Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.89444, -77.97556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 261 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 68 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Noblehurst Farms Service |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/23/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00881 |
| Federal ID | NY00881 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |