16Total Dams
0High Hazard
9Significant
Dam Safety in Genesee County, New York
Genesee County has 16 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Another 9 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dam has a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Genesee County is 77 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Akron Reservoir Dam at 45 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Reservoir Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 45 | Water Supply | 1927 |
| Horseshoe Lake Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 20 | Recreation | 1953 |
| U S Gypsum Reservoir Dam | Significant | Fair | 20 | Irrigation | 1927 |
| Leroy Reservoir Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 17 | Water Supply | 1960 |
| Oatka Creek Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 15 | Other | 1934 |
| Darien Lake Fun Country Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 15 | Recreation | 1954 |
| Darien Lake State Park Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 12 | Recreation | 1958 |
| Jericoh Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 11 | Recreation | 1952 |
| Byron Pond Dam | Significant | Poor | 10 | Other | 1925 |
| Kistner Settlement Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 28 | Recreation | 2000 |
| Godfreys Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 20 | Recreation | 1860 |
| Indian Falls Lake Dam | Low | Not assessed | 17 | Other | 1956 |
| Kistner Main Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 13 | Recreation | 2000 |
| Oatka Creek Dam | Low | Not assessed | 12 | Recreation | |
| Long Marsh Dam | Low | Not assessed | 11 | Other | 1964 |
| Knowlesville Marsh Dam | Low | Fair | 11 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1964 |