Lake Wellington Dam - Camp Cutler
Lake Wellington Dam - Camp Cutler is an earth dam located in Ontario County, New York, built in 1971. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Wellington Dam - Camp Cutler
The primary purpose of Lake Wellington Dam - Camp Cutler is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Seneca Waterways Council Inc. B.s.a. (private). It impounds the Tr-grimes Creek near Naples.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 716 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 04/13/2023.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Ontario |
| Nearest City | Naples |
| River/Stream | Tr-grimes Creek |
| Coordinates | 42.67333, -77.43722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 716 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 450 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Seneca Waterways Council Inc. B.S.A. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00922 |
| Federal ID | NY00922 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |