Guilford Lake Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| County | Chenango |
| Nearest City | Guilford |
| River/Stream | GUILFORD CREEK |
| Coordinates | 42.40944, -75.49551 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 62 ft |
| Year Completed | 1827 (199 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 560 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 390 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 74 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | TOWN OF GUILFORD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |