English Road Detention Facility Dam
English Road Detention Facility Dam is an earth dam located in Monroe County, New York, built in 1978. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About English Road Detention Facility Dam
The primary purpose of English Road Detention Facility Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Town Of Greece (local government). It impounds the Paddy Hill Creek near Rochester.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 645 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 235 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 04/04/2024.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The New York dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | Rochester |
| River/Stream | Paddy Hill Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.23556, -77.67333 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 645 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 235 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16,210 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TOWN OF GREECE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/04/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY00996 |
| Federal ID | NY00996 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |