13Total Dams
3High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Livingston County, New York
Livingston County has 13 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Livingston County is 79 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Mount Morris Dam at 249 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Morris Dam | High | Not assessed | 249 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1952 |
| 6675 E Swamp Rd Dam | High | Not assessed | 20 | Recreation | |
| Hemlock Lake Dam | High | Poor | 12 | Water Supply | 1926 |
| Wadsworth Pond Dam | Significant | Poor | 21 | Other | 1905 |
| Lucian Hill Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 16 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1967 |
| Avon Marsh Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 10 | Recreation | 1980 |
| Livonia Reservoir Dam | Low | Not assessed | 35 | Water Supply | 1926 |
| Bradner Creek Dam | Low | Not assessed | 34 | Recreation | 1921 |
| Mt Morris Power Dam | Low | Not assessed | 30 | Hydroelectric | 1916 |
| Nunda Water Supply Dam | Low | Not assessed | 26 | Water Supply | 1962 |
| Sterling Salt Co Reservoir Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Other | 1915 |
| Sugar Creek Farms Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 23 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1999 |
| Conesus Inlet W M a Dam | Low | Not assessed | 11 | Other | 1986 |