Wawayanda Camp Dam dam
Wawayanda Camp Dam
Wawayanda Camp Dam, also known as Wawayanda Lake, is a privately owned recreational dam located in Claryville, Ulster County, New York. Completed in 1958, this earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a length of 2350 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet and a normal storage of 150 acre-feet. Situated on the TR-W BR Neversink River, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a surface area of 12 acres and a drainage area of 1.4 square miles.
Despite its low hazard potential, the Wawayanda Camp Dam is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) and has undergone state permitting, inspection, and enforcement processes. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 40 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 1350 cubic feet per second. While the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its risk assessment indicates a moderate level of risk, with a DSAC (Dam Safety Action Classification) of 3.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, the Wawayanda Camp Dam offers a fascinating case study in dam infrastructure management and risk assessment. With its picturesque location and recreational significance, this privately owned dam plays a crucial role in providing water storage and flood control measures in the region while maintaining a balance between safety regulations and environmental stewardship. As efforts continue to monitor and manage the dam's condition and risks, the Wawayanda Camp Dam stands as a testament to the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of changing climates and increasing demands on water infrastructure.
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 Wawayanda Camp Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Biscuit Bk Above Pigeon Bk At Frost Valley Ny | 7 cfs | → |
| East Br Neversink River Nr Claryville Ny | 40 cfs | → |
| West Branch Neversink R At Claryville | 47 cfs | → |
| Neversink River Near Claryville Ny | 106 cfs | → |
| Rondout Creek Near Lowes Corners Ny | 48 cfs | → |
| Birch Creek At Big Indian Ny | 20 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wawayanda Camp Dam.
Boat launches
- State Highway 55a Town Of Wawarsing
- Bureau Of Water Supply Road 3 Town Of Andes
- Loop A Town Of Woodstock
- Nyc 4 Road Town Of Andes
- Tilson Lake Footpath Town Of Gardiner
- Creek Locks Road 1294, Rosendale
Track Wawayanda Camp Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wawayanda Camp Dam
Where does the data for Wawayanda Camp 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 Wawayanda Camp Dam.