Akron Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Genesee County, New York, built in 1927. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 45 ft45 ft tall and 1,200 ft long, taller than 90% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Akron Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Akron 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 Village of Akron (local government). It impounds the Tr-murder Creek near Darien Center.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 45 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 756 acre-feet. Completed in 1927, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 11/15/2022.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Genesee |
| Nearest City | Darien Center |
| River/Stream | Tr-murder Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.86917, -78.35528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 756 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 756 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 666 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,180 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Village of Akron |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 11/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00883 |
| Federal ID | NY00883 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |