Brookville Subdivision Dam
Brookville Subdivision Dam is an earth dam located in Monroe County, New York, built in 1990. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Brookville Subdivision Dam
The primary purpose of Brookville Subdivision 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 Webster (local government). It impounds the Shipbuilders Creek near West Webster.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 38 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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. The most recent inspection on record was 11/07/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | West Webster |
| River/Stream | Shipbuilders Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.22806, -77.49528 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,390 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TOWN OF WEBSTER |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 11/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY14147 |
| Federal ID | NY14147 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |