Minetto Lock & Dam 5 dam
Minetto Lock & Dam 5
Minetto Lock & Dam 5, located on the Oswego River in Oswego, New York, is a concrete gravity dam completed in 1915 primarily for hydroelectric generation and navigation purposes. With a structural height of 22.5 feet and a length of 500 feet, this dam has a storage capacity of 3,950 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 30,000 cubic feet per second. The dam is under the ownership of the State and is not regulated by the state regulatory agency, making it a significant water resource structure in the region.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Minetto Lock & Dam 5 poses a high hazard potential due to its design and location. Although the condition assessment is not available, the dam has a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. Emergency action plans have been prepared and updated periodically to ensure public safety in case of any unforeseen events. The dam's uncontrolled spillway and multi-arch core types add to its unique features, attracting water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in the engineering and environmental aspects of such structures.
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 Minetto Lock & Dam 5 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Oswego River At Lock 7 | 17,600 cfs | → |
| Oneida River Near Euclid Ny | 6,420 cfs | → |
| Salmon River At Pineville Ny | 583 cfs | → |
| Seneca River (Erie Canal) Near Port Byron Ny | 7,850 cfs | → |
| Ninemile Creek At Lakeland Ny | 103 cfs | → |
| Scriba Creek Near Constantia Ny | 263 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Minetto Lock & Dam 5.
Boat launches
- County Route 40 Town Of Mexico
- State Street 129, Phoenix
- Oneida River
- Lions Parkway Baldwinsville
- West Port Bay Road 7756, Wolcott Town
- Boat Launch Access Town Of Cicero
Campgrounds
- Fair Haven Beach State Park
- Bears Sleepy Hollow
- Selkirk Shores State Park
- Oneida Shores County Park
- Southwick Beach State Park
Track Minetto Lock & Dam 5 in the Snoflo app
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About Minetto Lock & Dam 5
Where does the data for Minetto Lock & Dam 5 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 Minetto Lock & Dam 5.