Aqua-Terra Lake Dam dam
Aqua-Terra Lake Dam
Aqua-Terra Lake Dam, also known as Aqua-Terra Pond, is a privately owned dam located in Hawleyton, Broome County, New York. Completed in 1952, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and stretches 500 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Its primary purpose is for recreation, offering an 8-acre surface area for water activities in a picturesque setting.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Aqua-Terra Lake Dam is regulated and inspected regularly to ensure its safety and compliance with state standards. With a low hazard potential and moderate risk assessment, this uncontrolled spillway dam poses minimal risk to surrounding areas. While its condition is currently not rated, the dam continues to serve as a popular spot for recreational activities in the region.
Enthusiasts of water resources and climate will appreciate Aqua-Terra Lake Dam for its contribution to the local ecosystem and its recreational value. Situated on the TR-W Fork Little Snake Creek, this dam offers a serene retreat for visitors to enjoy water-based activities while also providing essential flood control measures for the area. With its historical significance and ongoing maintenance, Aqua-Terra Lake Dam remains a vital asset in the region's 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 Aqua-Terra Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Choconut Creek Near Choconut | 18 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Vestal Ny | 4,140 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Conklin Ny | 2,380 cfs | → |
| Chenango River Near Chenango Forks Ny | 1,530 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Windsor Ny | 1,880 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Owego Ny | 4,030 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Aqua-Terra Lake Dam.
Boat launches
- Quaker Lake
- Old Vestal Road 2413, Vestal Town
- Susquehanna River
- Great Bend Boro Access
- Great Bend Twp/Hallstead
- Marshland Road Town Of Owego
Track Aqua-Terra Lake 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 Aqua-Terra Lake Dam
Where does the data for Aqua-Terra Lake 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 Aqua-Terra Lake Dam.