Gananda Golf Course Dam

BLACK CREEK· Wayne, New York· Earth· 9 ft tall
Low Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Water Supply Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Gananda Golf Course Dam is classified as low hazard in New York. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 9% in NY)
Dam Length342 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage698 acre-ft
Normal Storage140 acre-ft
Surface Area106 acres
Drainage Area13 sq mi
Max Discharge500 cfs
NID IDNY01570

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: December 31, 1901
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

GANANDA PARTNERSHIP

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Gananda Golf Course Dam?

Gananda Golf Course Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Gananda Golf Course Dam?

Gananda Golf Course Dam is owned by GANANDA PARTNERSHIP (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Gananda Golf Course Dam?

Gananda Golf Course Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Gananda Golf Course Dam?

Gananda Golf Course Dam has a dam height of 9 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Gananda Golf Course Dam last inspected?

Gananda Golf Course Dam was last inspected on December 31, 1901. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.