Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #4a dam
Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #4a
Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #4a, also known as the Siam Rd-Gerald Kirk Memorial Dam, is a crucial structure located in Greene, New York. Built in 1967 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a height of 57 feet and has a length of 1400 feet, providing flood risk reduction for the surrounding areas along the Batavia Kill river. With a storage capacity of 2928 acre-feet and a drainage area of 6.8 square miles, this dam plays a significant role in managing water resources in the region.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the NYS DEC, Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #4a has a high hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition according to a 2017 assessment. With a maximum discharge capacity of 29988 cubic feet per second and an uncontrolled spillway width of 281 feet, this dam is equipped to handle moderate risk levels. Regular inspections take place every two years to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the structure, with emergency action plans in place to respond to any potential hazards.
Located in Windham, New York, this dam serves as a vital piece of infrastructure for the community, protecting against flooding and preserving water resources in the area. With a strategic design and operational support from the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #4a stands as a testament to effective water management and climate resilience efforts in the region.
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 Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #4a -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Kill Nr Jewett Center Ny | 14 cfs | → |
| Batavia Kill At Red Falls Near Prattsville Ny | 34 cfs | → |
| Schoharie Creek Near Lexington Ny | 68 cfs | → |
| Manor Kill At West Conesville Near Gilboa Ny | 12 cfs | → |
| Schoharie Creek At Prattsville Ny | 140 cfs | → |
| West Kill Near West Kill Ny | 26 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #4a.
Boat launches
- Mine Kill State Park Road Town Of Blenheim
- Green Lake
- Loop A Town Of Woodstock
- Anchorage Road Germantown
- Cheviot Road Germantown
- Riverside Drive Town Of Saugerties
Campgrounds
- Devils Tombstone - Dec
- North/South Lake - Dec
- Max V Shaul State Park
- Rip Van Winkle Camping
- Koa Camping
- Cold Spring Lodge
Track Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #4a in the Snoflo app
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About Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #4a
Where does the data for Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #4a 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 Batavia Kill Watershed Dam #4a.