Bartlett Carry Dam dam
Bartlett Carry Dam
The Bartlett Carry Dam, also known as Upper Saranac Lake, is a privately owned structure located in Saranac Lake, New York. Built in 1915, this concrete dam stands at a height of 17 feet and has a length of 326 feet. It serves multiple purposes, including recreation and other functions, with a maximum storage capacity of 70,924 acre-feet and a surface area of 5,066 acres.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Bartlett Carry Dam is regulated and inspected regularly to ensure its safety and compliance with state requirements. The dam's spillway is controlled, with a width of 172 feet, and it has a significant hazard potential. Despite its age, the dam has not been rated for its condition, but it undergoes inspections every four years to assess its structural integrity.
With a very high risk assessment rating of 1, the Bartlett Carry Dam poses a considerable risk in the event of failure. Emergency action plans are in place, though details on their preparedness and compliance with guidelines are not provided in the data. This dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region and is a point of interest for water resource and climate enthusiasts seeking to understand the intersection of infrastructure, safety, and environmental stewardship.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Bartlett Carry Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Raquette River At Piercefield Ny | 1,930 cfs | → |
| Hudson River Near Newcomb Ny | 357 cfs | → |
| W Br St. Regis R Nr Parishville Ny | 326 cfs | → |
| E Br Ausable River At Au Sable Forks Ny | 237 cfs | → |
| Indian River Near Indian Lake Ny | 396 cfs | → |
| Raquette River At South Colton Ny | 954 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bartlett Carry Dam.
Track Bartlett Carry Dam in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Bartlett Carry Dam
Where does the data for Bartlett Carry 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 Significant 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 Bartlett Carry Dam.