Gananda Golf Course Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

The Gananda Golf Course Dam, located in Huddle, Wayne County, New York, serves as a vital structure for flood risk reduction along the Black Creek.


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Summary

This private-owned earth dam stands at a height of 9 feet with a length of 342 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 698 acre-feet to mitigate potential flooding in the area. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, the dam is regulated and inspected by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to ensure its structural integrity and safety.

The primary purpose of the Gananda Golf Course Dam is flood risk reduction, with an additional function of water supply for the surrounding area. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 90 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 500 cubic feet per second during periods of high water flow. Despite being constructed in an unknown year, the dam remains in good condition and is not currently rated for its structural stability. With its strategic location and capacity to hold back floodwaters, the Gananda Golf Course Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the community from potential water-related hazards.

As an essential component of the local water resource infrastructure, the Gananda Golf Course Dam plays a vital role in managing water levels and mitigating flood risks along the Black Creek. With its capacity for flood risk reduction and water supply, this privately-owned earth dam is a key asset in safeguarding the surrounding area from potential water-related emergencies. Regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, this dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience in Wayne County, New York.

Dam Length

342

Dam Height

9

River Or Stream

BLACK CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

106

Drainage Area

12.59

Nid Storage

698

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

9
       
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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.