Dams in Genesee County, New York
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 dams have 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 Rated | 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 Rated | 17 | Water Supply | 1960 |
| Oatka Creek Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 15 | Other | 1934 |
| Darien Lake Fun Country Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation | 1954 |
| Darien Lake State Park Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 12 | Recreation | 1958 |
| Jericoh Lake Dam | Significant | Not Rated | 11 | Recreation | 1952 |
| Byron Pond Dam | Significant | Poor | 10 | Other | 1925 |
| Kistner Settlement Pond Dam | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Recreation | 2000 |
| Godfreys Pond Dam | Low | Not Rated | 20 | Recreation | 1860 |
| Indian Falls Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 17 | Other | 1956 |
| Kistner Main Pond Dam | Low | Not Rated | 13 | Recreation | 2000 |
| Oatka Creek Dam | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Recreation | |
| Long Marsh Dam | Low | Not Rated | 11 | Other | 1964 |
| Knowlesville Marsh Dam | Low | Fair | 11 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1964 |