Dansville Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountySteuben
Nearest CityDansville
River/StreamLITTLE MILL CREEK
Coordinates42.56750, -77.64222

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height54 ft
Dam Height54 ft
Dam Length550 ft
Year Completed1937 (89 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage954 acre-ft
Max Storage954 acre-ft
Normal Storage495 acre-ft
Surface Area45 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge4,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerVILLAGE OF DANSVILLE
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/24/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY00431
Federal IDNY00431
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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