Adams Basin Waste Weir Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Adams Basin Waste Weir Dam, located in Monroe, New York, serves a primary purpose of navigation along the TR-Salmon Creek.


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Summary

Built in 1918, this concrete dam stands at a height of 23 feet and spans 148 feet in length. With a maximum storage capacity of 10,488 acre-feet and a normal storage of 8,640 acre-feet, this dam plays a significant role in water resource management in the area.

The dam has a spillway width of 100 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1,760 cubic feet per second. Its hazard potential is classified as significant, and it is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is currently marked as "Not Rated," indicating a need for further evaluation to ensure its structural integrity and safety.

With a risk assessment rating of moderate, there is room for improvement in the risk management measures associated with this dam. As a key infrastructure for navigation and water management in the region, it is essential for stakeholders and authorities to continue monitoring and maintaining the Adams Basin Waste Weir Dam to mitigate potential risks and ensure its long-term functionality and safety for the community and the environment.

Year Completed

1918

Dam Length

148

Dam Height

23

River Or Stream

TR-Salmon Creek

Primary Dam Type

Concrete

Surface Area

890

Drainage Area

1.6

Nid Storage

10488

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

23
       
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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.