Carry Falls Dike C dam
Carry Falls Dike C
Carry Falls Dike C, located in Stark, New York, is a privately owned structure primarily used for hydroelectric purposes on the Raquette River. Constructed in 1953, this earth dam stands at a height of 31 feet and spans a length of 385 feet, with a storage capacity of 104,463 acre-feet and a surface area of 3,000 acres. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam has not been assessed for its current condition as of yet.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Carry Falls Dike C is one of five associated structures in the area, serving not only for hydroelectric power generation but also for recreational activities. While the dam does not have a spillway, it plays a vital role in regulating water flow and storage in the region. With its location in St. Lawrence County and proximity to the New York District, the dam's importance in water resource management and climate adaptation efforts cannot be understated.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to monitor and assess infrastructure like Carry Falls Dike C, its significance in ensuring sustainable water management practices and mitigating climate-related risks becomes increasingly apparent. With its history of serving multiple purposes and ongoing inspection by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, this dam stands as a crucial component in the region's hydroelectric network and environmental resilience efforts.
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 Carry 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 Carry Falls Dike C .
Boat launches
Campgrounds
Track Carry Falls Dike C in the Snoflo app
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About Carry Falls Dike C
Where does the data for Carry 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 High 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 Carry Falls Dike C .