Emerson Produce Reservoir Dike
Emerson Produce Reservoir Dike is an earth dam located in Yates County, New York, built in 1962. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Emerson Produce Reservoir Dike
The primary purpose of Emerson Produce Reservoir Dike is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Elaine & James H. Hilton (private). It impounds the Trib-west River near Porter.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 555 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 162 acre-feet. Completed in 1962, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 04/13/2023.
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Location
| State | New York |
| County | Yates |
| Nearest City | Porter |
| River/Stream | Trib-west River |
| Coordinates | 42.70278, -77.24722 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 555 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Elaine & James H. Hilton |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NY17031 |
| Federal ID | NY17031 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |