Eagle Vale Golf Course Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Located in Fairport, New York, the Eagle Vale Golf Course Dam serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along Thomas Creek.


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Summary

This privately owned earth dam stands at 7 feet in height and spans a length of 475 feet, with a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, and it is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

With a hazard potential rated as low and a condition assessment marked as not rated, the Eagle Vale Golf Course Dam presents a stable structure for managing water resources in the region. Despite being last inspected in 1901, the dam's risk assessment remains very high, necessitating regular inspections and risk management measures to ensure public safety. The controlled spillway with a width of 105 feet allows for a maximum discharge of 221 cubic feet per second, further enhancing the dam's flood control capabilities.

As a vital component in the flood risk reduction strategy for Monroe County, New York, the Eagle Vale Golf Course Dam plays a crucial role in protecting nearby communities from potential water-related disasters. With its low hazard potential and high risk assessment, continuous monitoring and maintenance are essential to uphold the dam's structural integrity and ensure effective flood control operations along Thomas Creek. This earth dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in the face of increasing environmental challenges.

Dam Length

475

Dam Height

7

River Or Stream

THOMAS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3

Drainage Area

0.7

Nid Storage

61

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.