Elmcrest Childrens Center Dam dam
Elmcrest Childrens Center Dam
Elmcrest Childrens Center Dam, located in Apulia Station, New York, stands tall at a height of 23 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes. Built in 1980, this earth dam overlooks the TR-BUTTERNUT CREEK and boasts a storage capacity of 75 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam remains under state jurisdiction by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), ensuring regular inspections and enforcement of safety measures.
With a moderate risk assessment rating of 3, Elmcrest Childrens Center Dam may not be considered a high-risk structure, but it still requires proper risk management measures to mitigate potential dangers. Although the dam's condition assessment remains unrated, its emergency action plan (EAP) status is unclear, raising concerns about preparedness in case of a catastrophic event. The dam's spillway type is listed as uncontrolled with a width of 36 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 276 cubic feet per second.
Water resource and climate enthusiasts can appreciate the engineering marvel of Elmcrest Childrens Center Dam, which not only provides recreational opportunities but also plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the region. As a privately owned dam under state regulation, it serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining infrastructure to ensure the safety and well-being of nearby communities. The dam's location in Onondaga County, New York, surrounded by natural beauty and a drainage area of 0.67 square miles, adds to its significance as a vital water resource.
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 Elmcrest Childrens Center Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Onondaga Creek Near Cardiff Ny | 8 cfs | → |
| Onondaga Cr At Dorwin Ave. | 154 cfs | → |
| Tioughnioga River At Cortland Ny | 573 cfs | → |
| Harbor Brook At Syracuse Ny | 5 cfs | → |
| Chittenango Creek Near Chittenango Ny | 110 cfs | → |
| Onondaga Cr At Spencer St. | 224 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Elmcrest Childrens Center Dam.
Boat launches
- Markham Hollow Road 279, Town Of Fabius
- Tully Lake
- Kinne Road 6895, Town Of Dewitt
- Loop The Lake Trail 280, Syracuse
- Lebanon Reservoir
- Papish Pond
Campgrounds
- Forest Lake Campground
- Rolling Hills Camping Area
- Green Lakes State Park
- Pine Woods Camping Area
- Courtland Bible Club Camp
- Fillmore Glen State Park
Paddle runs
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About Elmcrest Childrens Center Dam
Where does the data for Elmcrest Childrens Center Dam 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 Low 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
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