Davis Lake Dam dam
Davis Lake Dam
Davis Lake Dam in Schuyler Falls, New York, stands as a concrete structure completed in 1957 with a primary purpose of recreation. With a height of 22 feet and a length of 230 feet, this dam holds a storage capacity of 418 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 40 acres. Situated on the Salmon River, it serves as a vital water resource for the local community, providing opportunities for recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and wildlife observation.
Despite its significance, Davis Lake Dam poses a significant hazard potential with a poor condition assessment as of September 2019. It is subject to regular inspections, with the last one conducted in August 2019, and a high risk assessment rating of 2. The dam lacks a spillway and is regulated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, enforcing the necessary safety measures to mitigate potential risks and safeguard the surrounding area in case of emergencies.
With its outdated infrastructure and high-risk profile, Davis Lake Dam serves as a focal point for water resource and climate enthusiasts. Its location on the Salmon River and the surrounding Clinton County, New York, makes it a critical component of the local ecosystem. As efforts continue to assess and address its structural deficiencies, ensuring the safety and sustainability of the dam remains a top priority for the community and regulatory agencies alike.
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 Davis Lake Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon River At South Plattsburgh Ny | 44 cfs | → |
| Little Ausable River Near Valcour Ny | 43 cfs | → |
| Saranac River At Plattsburgh Ny | 1,170 cfs | → |
| Ausable River Near Au Sable Forks Ny | 600 cfs | → |
| E Br Ausable River At Au Sable Forks Ny | 237 cfs | → |
| Bouquet River At Willsboro Ny | 218 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Davis Lake Dam.
⚓ Boat launches
- Peru Boat Launch
- Green Street 32, Plattsburgh
- Green Street Plattsburgh
- Port Douglas Boat Launch
- Fish Hatchery Road Grand Isle
- Chazy Lake
⛺ Campgrounds
- Macomb Reservation State Park
- Ausable Point - Dec
- Primitive Campsite 16
- Primitive Campsite 15
- Primitive Campsite 13
- Primitive Campsite 20
🛶 Paddle runs
- Confluence With Alder Creek To Confluence With Middlebury River
- Proclamation Boundary To Proclamation Boundary
🛡 More reservoirs
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About Davis Lake Dam
Where does the data for Davis 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 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 Davis Lake Dam.