13Total Dams
2High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Wayne County, New York
Wayne County has 13 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Wayne County is 96 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Dam at Lock E 26 at 28 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Creek Dam | High | Poor | 18 | Recreation | |
| Harrison Spillway Dam | High | Poor | 16 | Navigation | 1918 |
| Leeward Lake Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 16 | Flood Risk Reduction | |
| Dam at Lock E 26 | Low | Not assessed | 28 | Navigation | 1910 |
| Lock 29 Dam Barge Canal | Low | Not assessed | 23 | Hydroelectric | 1912 |
| Dam at Lock E 27 | Low | Not assessed | 23 | Hydroelectric | 1910 |
| Palmyra Dam | Low | Not assessed | 18 | Other | 1923 |
| Empire Mills Dam | Low | Not assessed | 13 | Recreation | 1916 |
| Seneca Foods Marion Pond Dams | Low | Not assessed | 10 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1980 |
| Gananda Golf Course Dam | Low | Not assessed | 9 | Water Supply | |
| Rumsey Dam | Low | Not assessed | 8 | Other | 1915 |
| Cottrell-dodd Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 7 | Recreation | 1955 |
| John De Neef Pond Dam | Low | Not assessed | 7 | Recreation | 1952 |