Nanticoke Creek Site 10 Dam dam
Nanticoke Creek Site 10 Dam
Nanticoke Creek Site 10 Dam, located in Glen Aubrey, New York, is a local government-owned structure designed by the USDA NRCS to mitigate the risk of flooding along the East Branch of Nanticoke Creek. Completed in 1979, this earth-type dam stands at 58 feet tall and spans 540 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 899 acre-feet. The dam's primary purpose is flood risk reduction, serving as a vital infrastructure for the surrounding community in Broome County.
Managed by the NYS DEC, the dam is regulated and inspected regularly to ensure its structural integrity and operational efficiency. With a hazard potential classified as high and a moderate risk assessment, the dam remains a key component in the local flood risk management strategy. Despite not being rated for its condition, the dam has an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place and meets regulatory guidelines, providing a sense of security for the residents in the area.
With a history of periodic inspections and a well-defined risk management approach, Nanticoke Creek Site 10 Dam serves as a crucial asset in the region's water resource infrastructure. As climate change continues to impact the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, the dam's role in mitigating flood risks and protecting the community from potential disasters becomes increasingly significant. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the data on this dam offers valuable insights into the intersection of infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and community resilience in the face of a changing climate.
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 Nanticoke Creek Site 10 Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chenango River Near Chenango Forks Ny | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Chenango River At Greene Ny | 540 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Vestal Ny | 3,610 cfs | → |
| Otselic River At Cincinnatus Ny | 97 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Owego Ny | 3,590 cfs | → |
| Sixmile Creek At Brooktondale Ny | 83 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Nanticoke Creek Site 10 Dam.
Boat launches
- Whitney Point Reservoir
- Nanticoke Lake
- Long Pond
- Old Vestal Road 2413, Vestal Town
- Papish Pond
- Susquehanna River
Track Nanticoke Creek Site 10 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 Nanticoke Creek Site 10 Dam
Where does the data for Nanticoke Creek Site 10 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 High 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 Nanticoke Creek Site 10 Dam.