Schuyler Lake Dam dam
Schuyler Lake Dam
Schuyler Lake Dam, also known as Russell Lake, is a private dam located in Cobleskill, New York. Built in 1931, this earth dam stands at 17 feet high and spans 270 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet of water for recreational purposes. Situated on the TR-Cobleskill Creek, the dam is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, with inspections conducted regularly to ensure its structural integrity.
Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, Schuyler Lake Dam is currently assessed to be in fair condition, with a moderate risk level. The dam's spillway, with a width of 15 feet, is uncontrolled and has a maximum discharge capacity of 235 cubic feet per second. In the event of an emergency, the dam is subject to a four-year inspection frequency to assess any necessary risk management measures. While the dam's primary purpose is for recreation, its location in Schoharie County makes it an important water resource for the surrounding area.
Schuyler Lake Dam offers a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts and climate activists to appreciate the intersection of water management and environmental conservation. With its historical significance dating back nearly a century, this dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns. As stakeholders continue to monitor and maintain the dam's condition, its role in providing recreational opportunities and contributing to the local ecosystem remains vital for the community and its surrounding environment.
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 Schuyler Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Schoharie Creek At Burtonsville Ny | 258 cfs | → |
| Canajoharie Creek Nr Canajoharie Ny | 8 cfs | → |
| Schoharie Creek At Breakabeen Ny | 84 cfs | → |
| Otsquago Creek At Fort Plain Ny | 10 cfs | → |
| Schoharie Creek At North Blenheim Ny | 28 cfs | → |
| Mine Kill Near North Blenheim Ny | 12 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Schuyler Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Schoharie Creek Parking Fishing Access
- Mohawk River
- Dufel Road Town Of Glen
- Mine Kill State Park Road Town Of Blenheim
Track Schuyler 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 Schuyler Lake Dam
Where does the data for Schuyler 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 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 Schuyler Lake Dam.