Eaton Brook Reservoir Dam dam
Eaton Brook Reservoir Dam
Eaton Brook Reservoir Dam in West Eaton, New York, is a significant state-owned structure completed in 1893 for navigation purposes along the Eaton Brook. With a height of 58 feet and a length of 820 feet, the earth dam provides storage of up to 7,886 acre-feet of water, covering a surface area of 275 acres. The dam has a maximum discharge capacity of 3,060 cubic feet per second and features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 41 feet.
Despite its historical importance, Eaton Brook Reservoir Dam is currently assessed as having a high hazard potential and poor condition as of September 2018. The dam is inspected every two years, with the last inspection conducted in October 2020. While the risk assessment ranks the structure at a moderate level (3), there are no detailed guidelines or measures mentioned for risk management or emergency preparedness. The dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to ensure safety and compliance with state regulations.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Eaton Brook Reservoir Dam presents a unique case study of a historic earth dam facing challenges in maintaining its structural integrity and safety standards. As a key component of the local water infrastructure, understanding the risk factors, condition assessments, and emergency preparedness measures for this dam can provide valuable insights into the management of similar structures in the region. With ongoing monitoring and potential upgrades, the conservation of Eaton Brook Reservoir Dam plays a crucial role in ensuring the sustainable management of water resources and the protection of surrounding communities from potential hazards.
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 Eaton Brook Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chittenango Creek Near Chittenango Ny | 69 cfs | → |
| Chenango River At Sherburne Ny | 238 cfs | → |
| Oneida Creek At Oneida Ny | 33 cfs | → |
| Onondaga Creek Near Cardiff Ny | 8 cfs | → |
| Otselic River At Cincinnatus Ny | 97 cfs | → |
| Onondaga Cr At Dorwin Ave. | 100 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Eaton Brook Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Lebanon Reservoir
- Lake Moraine
- Chittning Pond
- Markham Hollow Road 279, Town Of Fabius
- Kinne Road 6895, Town Of Dewitt
- Balsam Pond
Campgrounds
- Forest Lake Campground
- Pine Woods Camping Area
- Rolling Hills Camping Area
- Courtland Bible Club Camp
- Green Lakes State Park
- Verona Beach State Park
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About Eaton Brook Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Eaton Brook Reservoir 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 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 Eaton Brook Reservoir Dam.