Conewango Creek Site 13 Dam dam
Conewango Creek Site 13 Dam
Conewango Creek Site 13 Dam, located in Kendall Corners, New York, is a significant Earth dam completed in 1982 for the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Conewango Creek. Managed by local government and state agencies, including the USDA NRCS and NYS DEC, this dam stands at a height of 39 feet and spans 1400 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1778 acre-feet. With a spillway width of 224 feet and a maximum discharge of 7591 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks in the region.
Despite its essential role in flood control, Conewango Creek Site 13 Dam is considered to have a significant hazard potential, with a moderate risk assessment rating of 3. Regular inspections are carried out, with the most recent conducted in May 2018, and emergency action plans are in place to address any potential risks associated with the dam. The dam's condition is currently not rated, but with proper risk management measures in place, it continues to safeguard the surrounding area from flooding events.
With its strategic location along the Conewango Creek and its vital role in flood risk reduction efforts, Conewango Creek Site 13 Dam stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience. As enthusiasts in water resources and climate, understanding the design, purpose, and management of structures like this dam is crucial for ensuring the safety and sustainability of our communities in the face of changing environmental 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 Conewango Creek Site 13 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cattaraugus Creek At Gowanda Ny | 1,010 cfs | → |
| Allegheny River At Salamanca Ny | 2,970 cfs | → |
| Chadakoin River At Falconer Ny | 319 cfs | → |
| Conewango Creek At Russell | 1,580 cfs | → |
| Allegheny River At Kinzua Dam | 3,820 cfs | → |
| Allegheny River Bl Conewango Creek At Warren | 5,920 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Conewango Creek Site 13 Dam.
Boat launches
- New Albion Lake
- Aldrich Street Gowanda / Jogowöde'
- Front Avenue 494, Salamanca
- Asp Rte 1 Cattaraugus County
- Allegany State Park Town Of Coldspring
- Quaker Lake Boat Launch
Track Conewango Creek Site 13 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 Conewango Creek Site 13 Dam
Where does the data for Conewango Creek Site 13 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 Significant 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 Conewango Creek Site 13 Dam.