Wolf Pond Dam dam
Wolf Pond Dam
Wolf Pond Dam in Ray Brook, New York, stands as a vital structure for both water resource and climate enthusiasts. Built in 1925, this earth dam serves the primary purpose of recreation, offering a serene getaway for locals and visitors alike. With a height of 7 feet and a length of 220 feet, the dam holds a storage capacity of 128 acre-feet, providing essential water resources for the area.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), Wolf Pond Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam undergoes regular inspections to maintain its integrity. The spillway, with a width of 9 feet, allows for controlled water discharge, mitigating any potential risks associated with the dam.
While the condition assessment of Wolf Pond Dam is currently not rated, its risk assessment is moderate. With its strategic location in Essex County and the Buffalo District, the dam plays a crucial role in water management and conservation efforts. For those passionate about water resources and climate resilience, Wolf Pond Dam stands as a symbol of sustainable infrastructure in the face of changing environmental challenges.
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 Wolf Pond Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| E Br Ausable River At Au Sable Forks Ny | 208 cfs | → |
| Hudson River Near Newcomb Ny | 238 cfs | → |
| Ausable River Near Au Sable Forks Ny | 516 cfs | → |
| Raquette River At Piercefield Ny | 1,640 cfs | → |
| Bouquet River At Willsboro Ny | 181 cfs | → |
| Little Ausable River Near Valcour Ny | 41 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wolf Pond Dam.
Boat launches
- Saranac Lake (Lower)
- Moose Pond
- Franklin Falls Flow
- Saranac Lake (Middle)
- Little Clear Pond
- Follensby Clear Pond
Campgrounds
- Meadowbrook - Dec
- Wanika Falls Campsite
- Wilderness Campground At Heart Lake
- Wilmington Notch - Dec
- Buck Pond - Dec
- Sno-Bird
Paddle runs
Track Wolf Pond 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 Wolf Pond Dam
Where does the data for Wolf Pond 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 Wolf Pond Dam.