Fairport Reservoir Dam #2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Fairport Reservoir Dam #2, also known as East Lake, is a privately owned dam located in Victor, Ontario County, New York.


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Summary

Built in 1932, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans a length of 700 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 228 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this dam is for recreation, providing a serene setting for water enthusiasts to enjoy activities such as boating and fishing.

Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Fairport Reservoir Dam #2 is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and functionality. With a controlled spillway width of 60 feet and a drainage area of 2 square miles, this dam poses a significant hazard potential, leading to a very high risk assessment rating of 1. While the condition assessment is currently not rated, emergency action plans are in place to address any potential risks and ensure public safety in case of emergencies.

Located on Sucker Brook, Fairport Reservoir Dam #2 serves as a vital water resource for the surrounding area, offering both recreational opportunities and flood control measures. As climate enthusiasts, it is important to monitor and support the maintenance and regulation of such structures to protect our water sources and mitigate potential risks associated with dam failures.

Year Completed

1932

Dam Length

700

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

SUCKER BROOK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

35

Drainage Area

2

Nid Storage

228

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

20
       
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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. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
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. Investigations and studies are necessary.
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.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

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, environment 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.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.