Bradford Dam dam
Bradford Dam
Bradford Dam, also known as Mill Pond, is a hydroelectric dam located in Bradford, New York. Owned by a public utility, this earth dam stands at a height of 13 feet and was completed in 1950. With a storage capacity of 74,000 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 60,000 acre-feet, this dam plays a crucial role in harnessing the power of Mud Creek for hydroelectric purposes.
Covering an area of 2200 acres and with a drainage area of 44.8 square miles, Bradford Dam serves as a vital water resource in Steuben County, New York. The dam has a low hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition assessment. While the last inspection was conducted in 1997, the dam meets state regulations and is subject to regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Despite its moderate risk assessment, Bradford Dam continues to provide sustainable energy through its hydroelectric capabilities. With a spillway width of 29 feet and a maximum discharge of 1116 cubic feet per second, this dam exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and climate-conscious energy production 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Bradford Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Cohocton River Near Campbell Ny | 1,010 cfs | → |
| Chemung River At Corning Ny | 142 cfs | → |
| Cohocton River At Avoca Ny | 466 cfs | → |
| Tioga River Near Erwins Ny | 2,020 cfs | → |
| Canisteo River At West Cameron Ny | 598 cfs | → |
| Tuscarora Creek Above South Addison Ny | 117 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bradford Dam.
Boat launches
- Lamoka Lake
- Pipe Pk Road Schuyler County
- Ny 414 Watkins Glen
- Guyanoga Creek
- Seneca Lake Boat Launch
- Cayuta Lake Boat Launch
Campgrounds
- Lamoka Baptist Camp
- Ebeneezer's Crossing Primitive Tent Site
- Watkins Glen Family Camping
- Watkins Glen State Park
- Clute Memorial Park
- Montour Marina
Paddle runs
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About Bradford Dam
Where does the data for Bradford 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 Bradford Dam.