Akron Reservoir Dam
Akron Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Genesee County, New York, built in 1927. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
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 91% 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 Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00883 |
| Federal ID | NY00883 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |