State Dam At Belmont

GENESEE RIVER· Allegany, New York· Built 1925· Concrete· 11 ft tall
Low Hazard Other State Government

Key Takeaway

State Dam At Belmont is classified as low hazard in New York. It was completed in 1925 and is 101 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 19.5% in NY)
Dam Length475 ft
Dam TypeConcrete
Max Storage71 acre-ft
Normal Storage69 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area500 sq mi
Year Completed1925 (101 years old)
NID IDNY00820

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: April 24, 2008
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NYS DEC

Ownership

NYS DOT - REGION 6

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of State Dam At Belmont?

State Dam At Belmont 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 State Dam At Belmont?

State Dam At Belmont is owned by NYS DOT - REGION 6 (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was State Dam At Belmont built?

State Dam At Belmont was completed in 1925, making it 101 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of State Dam At Belmont?

State Dam At Belmont serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is State Dam At Belmont?

State Dam At Belmont has a dam height of 11 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 State Dam At Belmont last inspected?

State Dam At Belmont was last inspected on April 24, 2008. 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.