Roxbury Dam dam
Roxbury Dam
Roxbury Dam, also known as Dales Lake, is a privately owned earth dam located in Roxbury, Delaware County, New York. Completed in 1912, this recreational dam stands at a height of 36 feet and spans 595 feet in length. With a storage capacity of 101 acre-feet, Roxbury Dam primarily serves as a recreational area for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy various outdoor activities.
Managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), Roxbury Dam is situated on the TR-Delaware River and is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 46 feet, and it has a high hazard potential and poor condition assessment. Despite its moderate risk rating, the dam remains a popular spot for visitors seeking outdoor adventures in the picturesque surroundings of Delaware County.
With its historical significance and scenic beauty, Roxbury Dam offers an ideal setting for individuals interested in water resources and climate change to explore and appreciate the importance of sustainable management of our natural resources. As a key recreational site in Delaware County, the dam provides a unique opportunity for visitors to engage in outdoor activities while learning about the role of dams in water resource management and climate resilience.
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 Roxbury Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| East Branch Delaware River At Roxbury Ny | 15 cfs | → |
| Town Brook Southeast Of Hobart Ny | 7 cfs | → |
| Bear Kill Near Prattsville Ny | 12 cfs | → |
| Schoharie Creek At Prattsville Ny | 140 cfs | → |
| West Branch Delaware River At Hobart Ny | 17 cfs | → |
| Batavia Kill At Red Falls Near Prattsville Ny | 34 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Roxbury Dam.
Boat launches
- Mine Kill State Park Road Town Of Blenheim
- Bureau Of Water Supply Road 3 Town Of Andes
- Nyc 4 Road Town Of Andes
- Loop A Town Of Woodstock
- Susquehanna River
Track Roxbury Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Roxbury Dam
Where does the data for Roxbury 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 Roxbury Dam.