Glenwood Lake Dam

Orleans County, New York (near Ridgeway)

River/Stream: OAK ORCHARD CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
31 ft
Dam Length
1,900 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,300 acre-ft
Year Completed
1903
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
3,480 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2019-04-30

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NY00717
State
New York (NY)
Coordinates
43.23778, -78.39389
Age
123 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.