Windover Lake Dam dam
Windover Lake Dam
Windover Lake Dam, also known as Ross Lake, is a private-owned concrete structure located in Sodom, Warren County, New York. Completed in 1948, this dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a height of 15 feet and a length of 200 feet. Its reservoir has a storage capacity of 855 acre-feet, with a surface area of 100 acres and a drainage area of 8.1 square miles. The dam's spillway, which is uncontrolled, has a width of 140 feet and can discharge up to 3700 cubic feet per second.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), Windover Lake Dam has a low hazard potential and its condition is currently not rated. The last inspection conducted in May 2017 revealed that the dam meets regulatory guidelines and poses a moderate risk level. While there is no Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, the dam's risk management measures are under assessment. Its association with Baker Brook and proximity to the Buffalo District indicate its significance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
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 Windover Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson River At North Creek Ny | 2,000 cfs | → |
| Indian River Near Indian Lake Ny | 433 cfs | → |
| Hudson River At Hadley Ny | 3,140 cfs | → |
| Sacandaga River At Stewarts Bridge Nr Hadley Ny | 419 cfs | → |
| Sacandaga River Near Hope Ny | 1,330 cfs | → |
| Hudson River Near Newcomb Ny | 360 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Windover Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Schroon Lake
- Us 9 Town Of Chester
- Brant Lake
- Lake George
- Overlook Road Town Of Hadley
- North Shore Road Town Of Hadley
Campgrounds
- 13th Lake Campsite #4
- 13th Lake Campsite #2
- 13th Lake Campsite #5
- 13th Lake Campsite #6
- 13th Lake Campsite #7
- 13th Lake Campsite #8
Paddle runs
Track Windover Lake 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 Windover Lake Dam
Where does the data for Windover Lake 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
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Windover Lake Dam.