Wittig Dam dam
Wittig Dam
Wittig Dam, also known as Blossvale Lake, is a private recreational facility located in Blossvale, New York. Completed in 1964, this earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet and spans a length of 200 feet, creating a reservoir with a storage capacity of 53 acre-feet. The dam is situated on Cold Brook and is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, with regular inspections and enforcement ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations.
With a spillway width of 12 feet and a surface area of 10 acres, Wittig Dam offers opportunities for outdoor recreation in a picturesque setting. The dam has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, making it a relatively safe location for visitors to enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife observation. While the dam's condition has not been formally rated, its maintenance and management are overseen by the private owner, ensuring its continued operation for the community to enjoy.
Managed by the Buffalo District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Wittig Dam serves as a valuable resource for water supply and climate control in the region. Its presence contributes to the local ecosystem by providing habitat for wildlife and supporting recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. As climate enthusiasts and water resource advocates, the significance of Wittig Dam lies not only in its recreational value but also in its role in promoting environmental stewardship and sustainability in the area.
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 Wittig 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 | → |
| Oneida Creek At Oneida Ny | 676 cfs | → |
| Scriba Creek Near Constantia Ny | 263 cfs | → |
| Chittenango Creek Near Chittenango Ny | 497 cfs | → |
| Black River Near Boonville Ny | 2,090 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Wittig Dam.
Boat launches
- Oneida Lake
- Delta Lake State Park Town Of Western
- Boat Launch Access Town Of Cicero
- Kinne Road 6895, Town Of Dewitt
- Mohawk River
Campgrounds
- Verona Beach State Park
- Delta Lake State Park
- Pixley Falls State Park
- Oneida Shores County Park
- Pine Woods Camping Area
- Rolling Hills Camping Area
Track Wittig Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Wittig Dam
Where does the data for Wittig 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 Wittig Dam.