MOUNT MORRIS — The dry season in 2025 that left much of western New York in drought conditions had one unexpected benefit — it provided an opportunity for some much-needed maintenance and upgrades at the base of Mount Morris Dam .

The upstream conduits at its base, which allow the Genesee River to pass through, have been untouched since construction was completed on the dam nearly 70 years ago. The aged infrastructure needs maintenance, and the only way to do that work is through bulkheads to seal off the river.

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