Guilford Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyChenango
Nearest CityGuilford
River/StreamGUILFORD CREEK
Coordinates42.40944, -75.49551

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length62 ft
Year Completed1827 (199 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage560 acre-ft
Max Storage560 acre-ft
Normal Storage390 acre-ft
Surface Area74 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTOWN OF GUILFORD
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/27/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNY01483
Federal IDNY01483
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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