Yards Creek Upper - West Dike dam
Yards Creek Upper - West Dike
Yards Creek Upper - West Dike is a rockfill dam located in Warren, New Jersey, with a primary purpose of hydroelectric power generation. Built in 1965 by Ebasco Services, Inc., this dam stands at a height of 52 feet and spans 2641 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 4900 acre-feet, it serves as a crucial component of the Yards Creek hydroelectric project, contributing to the sustainable development of clean energy in the region.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Yards Creek Upper - West Dike poses a high hazard potential due to its location and structure. While specific details on the condition assessment are not available, regular inspections and enforcement by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection ensure the safety and integrity of the dam. Despite its age, the dam continues to play a vital role in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the area.
As a key feature in the Philadelphia District's water infrastructure, Yards Creek Upper - West Dike exemplifies the intersection of engineering excellence and environmental stewardship. Its strategic location on Yards Creek not only provides hydroelectric power but also supports flood control and water supply management. With a focus on sustainability and risk management, this dam stands as a testament to the importance of responsible water resource development in the face of climate challenges.
Dam data reference
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Yards Creek Upper - West Dike -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Yards Creek Near Blairstown Nj | 2 cfs | → |
| Brodhead Creek At Minisink Hills | 235 cfs | → |
| Paulins Kill At Blairstown Nj | 58 cfs | → |
| Bush Kill At Shoemakers | 115 cfs | → |
| Flat Brook Near Flatbrookville Nj | 45 cfs | → |
| Brodhead Creek Near Analomink | 80 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Yards Creek Upper - West Dike .
Boat launches
- Poxono Access Area In Nj
- Kittatinny Access Area
- East Bangor Lake
- West Shore Drive Stillwater Township
- Mcdade Recreational Trail Delaware
- Front Street Belvidere
Track Yards Creek Upper - West Dike in the Snoflo app
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About Yards Creek Upper - West Dike
Where does the data for Yards Creek Upper - West Dike come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Yards Creek Upper - West Dike .