Mount Morris Dam

Mount Morris Dam, NY is a "dry dam" located in the scenic Genesee River Gorge next to Letchworth State Park. The main purpose is to provide flood control to downstream areas, which include the City of Rochester. The exhibits and a short video convey information about the history, purpose and operations of Mount Morris Dam. Other exhibits emphasize the dam's natural, recreational, archeological, and cultural resources. For more information and updates on Visitor Center activities, visit our web site!Visitor Center Hours of Operation:January 5, 2004 through April 30, 2004Monday through Saturday 8:00 am to 4:00 pmClosed SundayDam tours by appointment only.May 1, 2004 throught May 22, 2004Open seven days a week 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.Dam tours Friday through Sunday 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Additional tours provided by appointment.

From the north:(Interstate 90) take 390S to exit 7 - Mount Morris/Letchworth, 5 miles south on Route 408From the south (Route 17, I-86) take 390N to exit 6 - Sonyea, 7 miles north on Route 36, then two miles south on Route 408.