Stark Falls Dike C dam
Stark Falls Dike C
Stark Falls Dike C, located in St. Lawrence County, New York, is a privately owned rockfill dam that was completed in 1957 for hydroelectric purposes. With a height of 8 feet and a length of 80 feet, the dam serves to regulate the flow of the Raquette River and boasts a storage capacity of 12,854 acre-feet. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and is subject to state inspections.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Stark Falls Dike C is considered to have a high risk level due to certain factors, although specific details on the risk assessment are not provided. The dam does not have a spillway and is not equipped with outlet gates. While its condition assessment is not available, the dam is subject to regular inspections with a frequency of 3 times per year. It is essential for water resource and climate enthusiasts to monitor the condition and risk associated with Stark Falls Dike C to ensure the safety and sustainability of the surrounding ecosystem.
In terms of emergency preparedness, information on the existence and last revision date of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is not provided. However, the dam is not managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and does not have inundation maps prepared or updated emergency contacts. Despite its high risk level, the specific risk management measures for Stark Falls Dike C remain unspecified. As enthusiasts in water resource and climate conservation, it is crucial to advocate for transparent risk assessment and proactive measures to mitigate potential hazards associated with the dam.
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 Stark Falls Dike C -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Raquette River At South Colton Ny | 1,050 cfs | → |
| W Br St. Regis R Nr Parishville Ny | 362 cfs | → |
| Raquette River At Piercefield Ny | 2,020 cfs | → |
| Oswegatchie River Near Oswegatchie Ny | 832 cfs | → |
| St. Regis River At Brasher Center Ny | 1,150 cfs | → |
| Raquette River At Raymondville Ny | 2,050 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Stark Falls Dike C .
Boat launches
Campgrounds
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About Stark Falls Dike C
Where does the data for Stark Falls Dike C 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 Stark Falls Dike C .