10Total Dams
4High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Ontario County, New York
Ontario County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 3 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Ontario County is 81 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Fairport Reservoir Dam #1 at 45 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairport Reservoir Dam #1 | High | Poor | 45 | Recreation | 1923 |
| Ontario Parks Dam | High | Satisfactory | 20 | Recreation | 1966 |
| Fairport Reservoir Dam #2 | High | Poor | 20 | Recreation | 1932 |
| Canadice Lake Dam | High | Poor | 11 | Water Supply | 1947 |
| Lake Wellington Dam - Camp Cutler | Significant | Satisfactory | 35 | Recreation | 1971 |
| Newark Reservoir # 2 Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 28 | Recreation | 1919 |
| Newark Reservoir Dam #1 | Significant | Not assessed | 21 | Recreation | 1919 |
| Village of Naples Dam | Low | Not assessed | 25 | Water Supply | 1957 |
| Cobblestone Creek Dam | Low | Not assessed | 14 | Other | |
| William Parsons Wildlife Marsh Dam | Low | Not assessed | 10 | Other | 1964 |