Willow Pond Dam
Willow Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Monroe County, New York, built in 1973. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Willow Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Willow Pond 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 Penfield (local government). It impounds the Tr-irondequoit Creek near Penfield.
The dam stands 11 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 38 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, 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 04/12/2022.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Monroe |
| Nearest City | Penfield |
| River/Stream | Tr-irondequoit Creek |
| Coordinates | 43.12194, -77.45361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 123 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | TOWN OF PENFIELD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY16118 |
| Federal ID | NY16118 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |