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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Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateNew York
CountyGenesee
Nearest CityLeroy
River/StreamTr-mud Creek
Coordinates42.89444, -77.97556

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length500 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage261 acre-ft
Max Storage261 acre-ft
Normal Storage196 acre-ft
Surface Area68 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,600 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerNoblehurst Farms Service
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection09/23/2022
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDNY00881
Federal IDNY00881
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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