Dams in Wayne County, New York
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 Rated | 16 | Flood Risk Reduction | |
| Dam At Lock E 26 | Low | Not Rated | 28 | Navigation | 1910 |
| Lock 29 Dam Barge Canal | Low | Not Rated | 23 | Hydroelectric | 1912 |
| Dam At Lock E 27 | Low | Not Rated | 23 | Hydroelectric | 1910 |
| Palmyra Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Other | 1923 |
| Empire Mills Dam | Low | Not Rated | 13 | Recreation | 1916 |
| Seneca Foods Marion Pond Dams | Low | Not Rated | 10 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1980 |
| Gananda Golf Course Dam | Low | Not Rated | 9 | Water Supply | |
| Rumsey Dam | Low | Not Rated | 8 | Other | 1915 |
| Cottrell-dodd Pond Dam | Low | Not Rated | 7 | Recreation | 1955 |
| John De Neef Pond Dam | Low | Not Rated | 7 | Recreation | 1952 |