Fairport Reservoir Dam #1 dam
Fairport Reservoir Dam #1
Fairport Reservoir Dam #1, also known as West Lake, is a privately owned earth dam located in Victor, New York. Completed in 1923, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, offering a surface area of 60 acres and a maximum storage capacity of 322 acre-feet. The dam stands at a height of 45 feet and spans a length of 540 feet, with a controlled spillway type that is 60 feet wide. The dam is situated on TR-GREAT BROOK and falls under the regulatory jurisdiction of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC).
With a significant hazard potential and a very high risk assessment rating, Fairport Reservoir Dam #1 is subject to regular inspection and enforcement by state authorities. Although the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Rated," emergency action plans have been prepared and updated to meet guidelines, ensuring swift response in case of any unforeseen events. The dam poses a potential risk to the surrounding area, making it crucial for ongoing monitoring and risk management measures to be in place to protect the local community and environment.
Fairport Reservoir Dam #1 serves as a vital resource for water recreation in the region, offering a serene setting for boating, fishing, and other leisure activities. With its historical significance dating back almost a century, this dam continues to be a focal point for both residents and visitors, highlighting the importance of sustainable water resource management and climate resilience in safeguarding our natural assets.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Fairport Reservoir Dam #1 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Irondequoit Cr At Railroad Mills | 77 cfs | → |
| Honeoye Creek At Honeoye Falls Ny | 423 cfs | → |
| Canandaigua Outlet At Chapin Ny | 209 cfs | → |
| Erie (Barge) Canal At Lock 30 | 232 cfs | → |
| Allen Creek Near Rochester Ny | 53 cfs | → |
| Irondequoit Cr Abv Blossom Rd Nr Rochester Ny | 298 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fairport Reservoir Dam #1.
Track Fairport Reservoir Dam #1 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Fairport Reservoir Dam #1
Where does the data for Fairport Reservoir Dam #1 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Fairport Reservoir Dam #1.