Village Of Lyndonville Dam
Village Of Lyndonville Dam is a concrete dam located in Orleans County, New York, built in 1948. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Village Of Lyndonville Dam
The primary purpose of Village Of Lyndonville Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Village Of Lyndonville (local government). It impounds the Johnson Creek near Lyndonville.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 94 square miles. Completed in 1948, 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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/30/2024.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Orleans |
| Nearest City | Lyndonville |
| River/Stream | Johnson Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.32167, -78.38889 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 94 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | VILLAGE OF LYNDONVILLE |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/30/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY10414 |
| Federal ID | NY10414 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |