Truitt Bros Dam dam
Truitt Bros Dam
Truitt Bros Dam, located in Page Brook, Chenango, New York, is a privately-owned structure primarily used for recreational purposes. Constructed in 1947, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and spans 170 feet in length, providing a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Situated on TR-CHALKER CREEK, the dam's spillway, with a width of 17 feet, is uncontrolled and has a low hazard potential.
Despite its age, Truitt Bros Dam has not been rated for its current condition, with the last inspection conducted in July 1998. The risk assessment for this dam is moderate, emphasizing the importance of regular maintenance and management to ensure its continued safety and functionality. With the dam being state-regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, it is imperative that proper inspection, enforcement, and permitting procedures are in place to mitigate any potential risks associated with its operation. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Truitt Bros Dam serves as a reminder of the vital role these structures play in water management and recreation.
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 Truitt Bros Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chenango River At Greene Ny | 540 cfs | → |
| Chenango River Near Chenango Forks Ny | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Bainbridge Ny | 1,430 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Windsor Ny | 1,700 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Conklin Ny | 2,030 cfs | → |
| Unadilla River At Rockdale Ny | 414 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Truitt Bros Dam.
Boat launches
- Susquehanna River
- Colesville Town
- Long Pond
- Whitney Point Reservoir
- Old State Highway 7 108, Bainbridge
- County Highway 32b Town Of Norwich
Track Truitt Bros 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 Truitt Bros Dam
Where does the data for Truitt Bros 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 Truitt Bros Dam.