Finch Hollow Site 3c Dam dam
Finch Hollow Site 3c Dam
Located in Binghamton, New York, the Finch Hollow Site 3c Dam, also known as Trout Brook Site 3c at Ely Park Dam, was completed in 1966 by the USDA NRCS. This earth dam stands at a height of 54 feet and spans a length of 590 feet, with a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Trout Brook river. With a storage capacity of 61 acre-feet and a drainage area of 198 square miles, this dam plays a crucial role in managing water flow in the region.
State-regulated and inspected by the NYS DEC, the Finch Hollow Site 3c Dam has a spillway width of 101 feet and a maximum discharge capacity of 3187 cubic feet per second. Despite being rated as a high hazard potential structure, its condition assessment is currently not rated. The emergency action plan for the dam was last revised in January 2020, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and risk management measures in case of potential incidents. As a vital component of the local government's infrastructure, this dam serves as a key asset in protecting the community from flood risks and ensuring water resource 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 Finch Hollow Site 3c Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Susquehanna River At Vestal Ny | 3,610 cfs | → |
| Chenango River Near Chenango Forks Ny | 1,340 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Conklin Ny | 2,030 cfs | → |
| Choconut Creek Near Choconut | 14 cfs | → |
| Susquehanna River At Windsor Ny | 1,700 cfs | → |
| Chenango River At Greene Ny | 540 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Finch Hollow Site 3c Dam.
Boat launches
- Old Vestal Road 2413, Vestal Town
- Quaker Lake
- Susquehanna River
- Great Bend Boro Access
- Marshland Road Town Of Owego
- Great Bend Twp/Hallstead
Track Finch Hollow Site 3c Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Finch Hollow Site 3c Dam
Where does the data for Finch Hollow Site 3c 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 Finch Hollow Site 3c Dam.