Wayland Reservoir Dam dam
Wayland Reservoir Dam
Wayland Reservoir Dam, located in Wayland, New York, serves as a vital flood risk reduction structure along the Springwater Creek. Completed in 1948, this earth-type dam stands at a height of 16 feet and spans 500 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 117 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is to mitigate flood risks in the region, making it a crucial asset for the local government in Steuben County.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), the Wayland Reservoir Dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as not assessed for its condition. Despite being last inspected in 2010, the dam's emergency action plan status, risk assessment, and management measures remain unclear. With a moderate risk assessment level, it is essential for stakeholders and water resource enthusiasts to stay informed about the ongoing operations and maintenance of this critical infrastructure.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and extreme weather events, maintaining and monitoring dams like Wayland Reservoir Dam becomes increasingly important. With its strategic location in Wayland and its role in flood risk reduction, ensuring the safety and effectiveness of this structure is crucial for protecting the surrounding community and maintaining water resource resilience in the face of changing climatic conditions.
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 Wayland Reservoir Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Canaseraga Creek Above Dansville Ny | 83 cfs | → |
| Keshequa Cr @ Craig Colony @ Sonyea Ny | 8 cfs | → |
| Canisteo River At Arkport Ny | 43 cfs | → |
| Cohocton River At Avoca Ny | 426 cfs | → |
| Canacadea Creek Near Hornell Ny | 175 cfs | → |
| Genesee River Near Mount Morris Ny | 3,110 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wayland Reservoir Dam.
Boat launches
- Canadice Lake Road 6196, Canadice
- Conesus Inlet
- Livonia
- West River
- Finger Lakes / North Country Trail Steuben County
Track Wayland Reservoir 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 Wayland Reservoir Dam
Where does the data for Wayland 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 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 Wayland Reservoir Dam.