Kodak Elmgrove Detention Pond Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Kodak Elmgrove Detention Pond Dam, located in Rochester, New York, was completed in 1973 with the primary purpose of flood risk reduction.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 7 feet and has a length of 1825 feet, providing a storage capacity of 59 acre-feet. The dam regulates water flow through an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 175 feet, serving a drainage area of 0.51 square miles.

Managed by a private owner and regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Although last inspected in 1983, the dam's condition is currently not rated, highlighting the need for further evaluation and potentially an emergency action plan. With its critical role in mitigating flood risks in the area, the Kodak Elmgrove Detention Pond Dam serves as an important piece of infrastructure in safeguarding the local community against water-related disasters.

Year Completed

1973

Dam Length

1825

Dam Height

7

River Or Stream

NONE

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6

Drainage Area

0.51

Nid Storage

59

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

7
       
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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.