Dams in Ontario County, New York
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 Rated | 28 | Recreation | 1919 |
| Newark Reservoir Dam #1 | Significant | Not Rated | 21 | Recreation | 1919 |
| Village Of Naples Dam | Low | Not Rated | 25 | Water Supply | 1957 |
| Cobblestone Creek Dam | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Other | |
| William Parsons Wildlife Marsh Dam | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Other | 1964 |