Mount Morris in Livingston County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mount Morris Dam Commemorative Kiosk
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 19, 2017
1. Mount Morris Dam Commemorative Kiosk Marker
the Mount Morris Dam Builders and
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District
1948-1952
Under the Flood Control Act of 1944, the United States Congress authorized the construction of a dam on the Genesee River for the purpose of flood protection for the lower Genesee River Valley and Rochester Metropolitan Area. To construct Mount Morris Dam, five contractors from across the country merged together to form the:
• Arundel Corporation - Baltimore, Maryland
• Hunkin-Conkey Construction Co. - Cleveland, Ohio
• J.C. Maguire - Los Angeles, California
• L.E. Dixon Co. - San Gabriel, California
• Shofner, Gordon and Hinman - Los Angeles, California
Work on the project commenced in March of 1948 and was completed four years later in May of 1952. Typically, there were over 400 individuals working at the construction site at any one time. Occupations included surveyors, operating engineers, laborers, carpenters, iron workers, electricians, masons, inspectors, and office workers.
Mount Morris Dam stands today as a testament to the perseverance and dedication of the many men and women who worked long, arduous hours to complete the construction of this magnificent structure.
this page online
The designers and builders of this project can be justly proud of their work. In its first 50 years, Mount Morris Dam has prevented almost $1 billion in flood damages.
are inscribed on the bricks located
throughout the kiosk foundation.
Erected by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1948.
Location. 42° 43.876′ N, 77° 54.363′ W. Marker is in Mount Morris, New York, in Livingston County. Marker can be reached from Visitor Center Road, 1.8 miles north of Mount Morris Nunda Road (State Route 408). Marker is located along the walkway in front of the Mount Morris Dam & Recreation Area Visitor Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6103 Visitor Center Road, Mount Morris NY 14510, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Why Was This Dam Built? (here, next to this marker); Dam Facts (here, next to this marker); The Largest Dry Bed Dam East of the Mississippi River (within shouting distance of this marker); Mt. Morris Dam
2. Marker detail: Construction photographs
Regarding Mount Morris Dam Commemorative Kiosk. Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area is a major flood control project and public park located on the Genesee River near the Village of Mount Morris in Livingston County, New York. The dam is situated deep in the Genesee River Gorge at the northern end of Letchworth State Park and provides flood protection to downstream areas including the city of Rochester
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Mount Morris Dam
Also see . . . Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area. US Parks website entry (Submitted on December 29, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. Marker detail: Construction photographs
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 19, 2017
4. Mount Morris Dam Commemorative Kiosk (wide view)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, July 19, 2017
5. Mount Morris Dam (view from near marker)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 8, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
