Rome City Dam dam
Rome City Dam
Rome City Dam, also known as Boyd Dam, is a concrete structure located in Point Rock, Lewis, New York, along the Fish Creek. Completed in 1958, this dam serves as a vital water supply source for the region, with a storage capacity of 8,625 acre-feet and a surface area of 210 acres. The dam stands at a height of 85 feet and stretches for 515 feet, making it a significant feature in the area's water infrastructure.
Managed by the local government, Rome City Dam is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), ensuring its proper inspection, permitting, and enforcement. Despite being classified as having a high hazard potential, the dam is currently in fair condition, with the last assessment conducted in October 2018. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam continues to play a crucial role in water resource management in the region, highlighting the importance of its maintenance and upkeep for the community's safety and well-being.
With its uncontrolled spillway and a spillway width of 150 feet, Rome City Dam poses both challenges and opportunities for water resource and climate enthusiasts. As a key component of the local water supply system, the dam's presence on the Fish Creek not only contributes to the region's water security but also serves as a reminder of the interconnected relationship between infrastructure, natural resources, and climate resilience. As efforts to address climate change and water management continue, Rome City Dam stands as a tangible example of the complex dynamics at play in sustaining and safeguarding our water resources for future generations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Rome City Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Branch Fish Creek At Taberg Ny | 499 cfs | → |
| Mohawk River Below Delta Dam Near Rome Ny | 622 cfs | → |
| Black River Near Boonville Ny | 2,090 cfs | → |
| Salmon River At Pineville Ny | 583 cfs | → |
| Oneida Creek At Oneida Ny | 676 cfs | → |
| Scriba Creek Near Constantia Ny | 263 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Rome City Dam.
Boat launches
- Delta Lake State Park Town Of Western
- Oneida Lake
- Black River
- Boat Launch Access Town Of Cicero
- Mohawk River
Campgrounds
- Pixley Falls State Park
- Delta Lake State Park
- Verona Beach State Park
- Whetstone Gulf State Park
- Oneida Shores County Park
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About Rome City Dam
Where does the data for Rome City 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 Rome City Dam.