Curtis dam
Curtis
Curtis, also known as the Warren Curtis Dam, is a private hydroelectric structure located in Corinth, New York, along the Hudson River. Built in 1913, this concrete gravity dam stands at 36 feet tall and stretches 743 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 1950 acre-feet. Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Curtis serves as an essential energy source in the region, with a maximum discharge capacity of 37,500 cubic feet per second.
While Curtis has a low hazard potential, its risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, with a moderate (3) rating. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is currently listed as "Not Available," highlighting the need for further inspection and maintenance. The last recorded inspection took place in May 2019, with a scheduled inspection frequency of every 3 years. Emergency preparedness measures, such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), are not currently on file for Curtis, raising concerns about response protocols in the event of a potential emergency situation.
In the realm of water resource and climate enthusiasts, Curtis presents an intriguing case study for examining the intersection of historical infrastructure, hydroelectric power generation, and risk management. As stakeholders continue to monitor and evaluate the dam's condition, there is an opportunity to enhance emergency preparedness, conduct regular inspections, and implement risk management measures to ensure the long-term sustainability and safety of this vital water resource structure.
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 Curtis -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sacandaga River At Stewarts Bridge Nr Hadley Ny | 419 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At Hadley Ny | 3,140 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At Fort Edward Ny | 2,880 cfs | → |
| Glowegee Creek At West Milton Ny | 75 cfs | → |
| Batten Kill Below Mill At Battenville Ny | 640 cfs | → |
| Sacandaga River Near Hope Ny | 1,330 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Curtis .
Boat launches
- County Route 9 Corinth
- Boat Launch Drive Town Of Lake Luzerne
- Spier Falls Road Town Of Corinth
- Spier Falls Road Moreau
- North Shore Road Town Of Hadley
- Lake Shore Road Moreau
Campgrounds
- Corinth
- Rustic Barn Campground
- Moreau Lake State Park
- Luzerne - Dec
- King Phillips Campground
- Lake George Battleground - Dec
Track Curtis 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 Curtis
Where does the data for Curtis 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Curtis .